New Skills Open Up New Career Paths

New Skills Open Up New Career Paths

A career change doesn’t have to start with one big decision. Discover how to build your skills and turn an interest into a practical plan.

You may be drawn to a field you haven’t worked in before, but that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach. Take stock of the skills you already use and the ones you can develop over time. Choose a subject that interests you, make time for it regularly, and look for opportunities to put what you learn into practice. Each new skill will help you decide whether you want to keep moving in that direction.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Where to Begin a Career Change: Practical First Steps Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine you are at an intersection of roads without signposts. How do you decide which direction to take?

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When you hear the word "beginning," what comes to your mind first?

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You get a day just for yourself, without any obligations. How will you use it?

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Your surroundings claim that you need to change something. How do you respond?

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What is stopping you from making the change you desire?

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Imagine that tomorrow you can wake up with one new ability. What would it be?

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When do you feel that you are really changing?

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How do you behave when something new doesn't work as expected?

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How do you envision life "after the change" that you long to make?

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What do you rely on the most when deciding to make a change?

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I long for change. But where to actually begin?

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