Arizona career coach Godfrey Dawkins has personal experience changing
careers and, as such, he particularly enjoys helping his clients do the
same. In 2005, Godfrey Dawkins switched from applying his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology as a therapist to working as a certified career
coach. According to Dawkins, he couldn’t have done it without the
support of his wife, Olivia. If you’re anticipating a career change of
your own, tips like those below could prove useful:
- Start Now – Those who wait to start rarely do. If you want to change careers, make a list of what you need to do to make the change and then start doing. You will likely have to revise your schedule and adjust to change, but that goes with the territory of switching to a new career.
- Get Help – The best way to ensure that you will succeed is typically to have help. With a support network of friends, family, coworkers and, ideally, a life coach, you will be better prepared to tackle the process of changing careers. If you take this one step further and find investors for a new business idea, you will see the full benefit of networking.
- Be Creative – Creating something new helps you learn, think differently and remind yourself that you can follow through with plans. Even if you simply create a new resume or cover letter for your upcoming job search, being creative is inspiring.
