How to change your career – A step-by-step guide | Employment - Big Issue

2021 offers an opportunity to build back better after the pandemic, and for many that might mean a career change, explain Jem Collins at Big Issue.

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There are a lot  of reasons you might need a career change. For some people, they might simply realise they’ve been going down the wrong route and want a fresh start in the world of work. Other people don’t have the same luck and are forced into the decision, be that due to redundancy, relocation, or other personal issues. 

Whatever it is though, you’re not alone. Almost 10 percent of the UK workforce change jobs in any given year, and more than half of us are planning to make a change within the next five years. So shifting careers is by no means uncommon.

Take a skills-focused approach

When it comes to actually putting in job applications and CVs, if you’re looking to change your career, taking a skills based approach is vital. You want to make the best information about you as accessible as possible, so employers can see it at a glance.

For career changers, this means focusing especially hard on the skills you have which are relevant to your new job. This could mean designing your CV slightly differently, for example, putting a key skills section at the top, or using bold text to highlight specific focuses within particular elements of past employment.

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Source: Big Issue