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Careershifters in The Independent!

By Sab on 7 February 2011 at 12:29 in Careershifters Blog

Careershifters were in The Independent this weekend, as part of an article about how to successfully change careers. Cath, our Managing Director, shares tips and the article shares case studies of people who made career changes. We hope it inspires you!

Fed up with your job? You can make the leap but take a good look first

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From Lawyer to Comedian - Inspiring Midlife Career Change Success Stories!

By Sab on 24 January 2011 at 15:27 in Careershifters Blog

Check out this great article about three people who made dramatic career changes after working 15 or more years in stable work sectors. The article includes the stories of a lawyer who changed to comedy, a property agent who now runs guided food tours, and a corporate strategist-turned-jewellery designer.

Their stories advise that when changing career you should:

  • Accept that there is likely to be a noticeable drop in income for a while as you let your new venture mature. This could be anything from a few months to a couple of years.
  • Expect your new career direction to take some time to get going. If possible plan for this not only in practical, financial ways but also mentally.
  • It is not always necessary to have a high level of formal training when moving into a different area - especially if you are launching your own business. Passion and informal training are just as valid.

 

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Career Inspiration: Don't fight the winds of change

By Sab on 12 May 2010 at 11:57 in Careershifters Blog

So how is your career change doing? I think that if you’ve felt the ‘call’ and longing to break out and find a career that’s right for you, you have to roll with it - it‘s the nag that won‘t go ‘til you‘ve resolved it!

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“Thanks to Careershifters I'm shifting my career! Have been thinking for a while about the direction I'm going in and after looking at your website and reading some of the advice I realised that I've got to go for it.”

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“After attending a Careershifters workshop I had the energy and drive to start researching how to get into teaching. I applied for a course, had an interview, got a place and left my old job in less than a week. It was so easy when I finally decided to go for it.”

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“As of yesterday, I officially have a new career and start my new and exciting role next week! So a massive THANK YOU to all of you at Careershifters for your support. You really do deserve every success in what you're doing.”

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"The Careershifters workshop helped me realise that it’s never too late to change your career, that these advances take time and, I am confident that if I stick with my ‘plan’ I won’t make another wrong career move."

Claire Coveney

"I had a career in sales and now I run my own sales training company.  The Careershifters workshop gave me the motivation to get on and do things, as well as some good direction with regards to the sort of activities I needed to put in place."

Matt Hayden

"For 17 years I worked in the travel industry. In the period of unemployment and after attending the Careershifters workshop I retrained and am now employed as a trainer and coach. I'd recommend the workshop to anyone who may not know what they want to do."

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