Midlife Career change

There are many individuals who think of changing their jobs in middle age, for many others it is not a case of thinking about it, there is no choice involved, they just have to get a job,for financial reasons which can include being denied sickness and disability benefits, being made redundant or the failure of pension schemes.
There are many aspects relevant to a middle age career change; they can be good or bad In some circumstances a person can and is in a position to do what he/she always desired, and have job fulfilment, but this is very unusual unless you are in a financial position to have choice. On the other hand he/she will have to deal with a number of hurdles which an older person encounters when he leaps into a new stage of career growth. A middle age professional move can be a excellent chance for a person to use his/her exclusive capability, skills and interests and do what you love doing the most.....


The following concepts could be beneficial in discovering options...

Ideas for Midlife Career Change

Forget considering the perfect job

There is nothing known as an ideal job in this world, every job has benefits of some kind, and they all have pitfalls. Reading and considering job headings, confuses the brain and prevents innovative , personal growth..it confines you.. Every job has some benefits and drawbacks and good and bad attributes. .

List your Interests

Identifying your interests is necessary , when starting a job search, and especially listing your skills and experience. If they match your interests then great, but do be realistic. You have bills to pay and as is seen by my writings, I have an interest in writing, I may even, in the eyes of an experienced person have some skill, but the Job centre are insisting that rather than becoming self employed, I must get a paid job as they know I am dependent on the help I get from the DWP to pay my mortgage, and that nowhere near covers it.....becoming self employed as a writer is not impossible, but I am unlikely to make enough money to cover my bills and come off benefits....sad, but true..you have to be realistic.However , it is good to consider.what jobs you actually have , knowledge and enthusiasm for as well as the experience when starting your job search

People looking for a move , and in a position to have choice, shouldn't be put off, if the newly created self employed job is not able to pay the required income.It can be gradually increased if carried out with honest commitment and effort and it is going to be a fun trip because this is what was wanted and dreamt of for maybe many years..but you may well have to make a paid job with a salary your priority for some time.

List what is not needed from the Job

That can be quite simple because these are all the aspects which the existing job, or the one you had before does not have . Maybe you no longer need to work full time, perhaps you can take a drop in salary, a career downsize !!! Then record all the aspects that were missing in the existing or previous job, this will help you to create a better choice regarding upcoming job possibilities. Keeping in mind all these factors is very beneficial as it will help you to create a better choice in regards to your experience

Build a New Personality..But don't lie !!!

If individuals could go back in history and see all their different passions and the aspects they were actually excellent at, many of them wouldn't spend valuable years working in the wrong job. You need to understand what an advertiser wants. As you read a job vacancy , adapt your CV to the role, looking at your transferable skills and relevant experience, be brave and bold, and open but realistic to your job options.

Listen to the Heart

Midlife career changing for men and women is similarly challenging for both. However, I think it can be more so for women , not all of whom sail through the difficult middle years with a bottle of HRT pills. Many of them are no longer fit enough to do the the job they did, frequently the care professions, but they still have many years until they get their pensions, the value of which is decreasing in any case. But let's ignore all the problems and pressure and think of a desire.

Be Versatile in Picking a Career

Always be prepared to agree to a professional chance, even if it comes by means of a little job...perhaps part time, maybe not what you would have first thought of as a job you could do. Always keep in mind the perspective should be shiny....at least positive. Sometimes little changes can effect lifestyle in a big way. Never just assume that a larger job is a better job. Midlife career change is about discovering as far as finances permit, what's right for yourself.

Once you know which jobs to apply for, start on your first or basic CV, which will then be adapted to fit applications..but have a basic CV ready to work on for each application
Opting for career guidance is also a smart concept if available and affordable and it has gained popularity.

However, you don't need a professional mentor....there is plenty of free advice on the web via on line job banks such as Total jobs and Monster Career guidance actually shows a better image in the brain and makes decision-making more tangible. I hope this article on middle age career change concepts has made the process at least a little less daunting.


Valerie Hedges


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By Kulbhushaan Raghuvanshi
Last Updated: 2/20/2012