Change is never easy, and the path of career change is generally fraught with anxiety, uncertainty and being unsure about the right course of action. However, if you have the right career change advice, then the decision need not be tough.
As you stand on the threshold of a career change, the following advice may stand you in good stead.
Career change is an important decision; do not take it in haste. You must make that decision in the right frame of mind, in a rationale and practical manner. Understand and examine your reasons for a career change.
It is good to make a list of all that you wish and desire in a career. It is also helpful to make a list of all the reasons that are bogging you down in your present career. This way, you have a list of what you like and what you dislike in relation to your career.
It is good to jot down your strengths, and highlight your skills and expertise in the fields of your interest. By doing this, you can determine the skill-set you want to carry forward into your new career. Each experience equips you with a skill that you can utilize in a different and appropriate manner. These skills are popularly called the ‘transferable skills’ or ‘soft skills’ and it is good to use these to your advantage in your new career.
Follow-up your choices with research as it can help you get a better insight into the career of your choice.
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i am a b.tech.(textile holder). currently i am working in textile industry as a weaving supervisor. But i want to change my career and to work as a ppc executive. I have no experience but i am confident about it i will grip in this field within two to three months. so, how i will convence if the interview faced?
Dear Sir,
Presently I am working with corporate organization with over 6yrs of experience at entry level position.
I have decided to write CAT exam and try my luck into IIM”s.
To enhance my career position and salary package,Is it the right decision or else who have any other career guidance.
With Regards
Ken
30 yrs
I am currently pursuing B.Tech in Electronics and Comm. I want to change my field .. What courses can i go for along with my B.Tech Degree as i am in 7th sem.
Dear sir,
I have done my M.Sc in Applied microbiology and now pursuing MBA from IBS, Hyderabad. I am in a state of dilemma regarding which field of specialzation i should go ahead. The status quo tells suggests me that in coherence with my backgroung in biotechnology, i should take up Marketing as my speialzation, which would give me benefits as biotec/pharma sector would be happily taking me. But however, after getting into the subject of Finance, i am really begining to love this subject and its branches but i am not too sure about the prospects of this alternative. Kindly suggest me some advice.
Yours faithfully
-Arijit biswas
Sir,
i hav just completed my B.Tech IT . I was never interested in computers.I have always been sporty person but could not get guidance as to what i should do to make my hobbies my work.Sir i wish to visit various places ,gain knowledge about the different cultures and history of the places and somehow share with the people world-wide.Please please please guide me as to what i should do further so that i start living and enjoying my days.
Also tell me if i could make use of my degree in the field im interested in,as told above.
Thanking You,Eagerly waiting for reply
Sir,
I am a life science graduate and I am working as a Quality Controller in Medical Transcription field in a reputated company. I have around 8 years of experienec in this field, but I want to change this field as I am interested in computer for betterment. As a non-math student, which one u suggest me to join. I have exposure to Oracle 8i & 9i and little bit of knowledge in PL/SQL and ETL tool like Informatica, but I never worked on this real-time. My friends are suggesting me DBA.
Please please suggest me regarding this ASAP.
With Regards
Kumar B.
31 yrs
i m B.Sc(math,physics,chemistry) bt now i want to b an ACCA
bcoz i want to earn money in short time
so what will u suggest???
plz tell soon
thank you
dear friends and teachers,plz give me reply.
i did my u.g in biochemistry in kerala university.but now i likes to do p.g in chemistry.i was studied chemistry and botany as my subsidary subjects(upto second year).but majority of the universities are prefering mathematics and physics as subsidaries if one wants to take p.g in chemistry. also i was studied mathematics and physics in my +2 level. is it possible to do p.g in chemistry? if yes give the name of institutes and universities offering.thanks in advance.
Dear Sir,
Currently I am working in Construction field as MEP Engineer , Basically I am an Electrical Engineer having 9+ y ears experience in the same field in which 3 years itself in UAE, I would like to shift my carrier in Software /Networking field , I am very much confident to do the best Whatever I do…
Kindly suggest/advice me the suitable carrier in the present software/Networking industry
Regards
RAM.R