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Career change can be equal parts exciting and terrifying.

Maybe your current job feels stale.
Maybe your industry is shrinking.
Maybe you’ve just outgrown the path you're on.

Whatever the reason, career change isn’t just possible—it’s smart when you plan it right.

Here’s a simple checklist to guide your transition and help you take confident steps toward what’s next.

✅ 1. Assess Your Interests, Values & Skills

Before you pivot, you need clarity. Ask yourself:

• What energizes me at work?

• What tasks do I avoid like the plague?

• Which of my values no longer fit in my current role?

Knowing what lights you up (and what drains you) is key to finding better alignment.

✅ 2. Explore Career Options

You don’t have to start from scratch.
Look for roles that tap into your existing strengths, even if they’re in a different industry.

💡 Tip: Don’t get stuck on job titles—focus on the day-to-day responsibilities and work environments that inspire you.

✅ 3. Identify High-Potential Industries

Where’s the growth happening?

• AI & Automation

• Healthcare Tech

• Sustainability & Clean Energy

• Workforce Development & EdTech

Match your transferable skills to future-forward sectors to pivot with purpose.

✅ 4. Network with Purpose

Here’s the truth: You don’t find career direction alone.

• Talk to people already doing what you’re curious about.

• Ask thoughtful, honest questions about their paths.

• Stay open. Sometimes one conversation can lead to your next opportunity.

✅ 5. Get Experience Before You Leap

Test-drive your path before going all in:

• Freelance

• Volunteer

• Side hustle

• Short-term consulting

This gives you proof of concept—and confidence—before you commit.

✅ 6. Create Your Exit Plan

Be bold—but strategic.

• Build a savings cushion.

• Set a realistic timeline for leaving.

• Know your “quitting point.”

This isn’t about taking a blind leap. It’s about landing on purpose.

Career changes don’t happen in one big move.
They happen through clear decisions, consistent steps, and trusting yourself.

This checklist isn’t about just switching jobs.
It’s about moving toward work that feels more fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable.

Your next chapter doesn’t start with a job title—it starts with you.
And a plan.

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