Welcome to the All Star Resume Career Center Tips on Career Change!

There are no reliable statistics available on how many Americans go through some kind of career change at least once in their lifetimes – but we know it's a lot!

Many of us either choose or are forced at some point to transfer our work skills to another field, or to stay in the same field but take on a different role. The number of career changers certainly goes up when the economy is undergoing its own period of transformation, as ours has been doing for some time.

Here are some tips to help you plan and carry out a successful career shift.

Self-Assessment

Understanding why you are thinking about changing careers is a crucial first step in any career change process.
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Research Your Career Options

Even if you already know what career you want to move into, you need find out what you need to do to get your foot in the door. And if you don't yet know what career you may want to change over to, research is the best thing you can do to help yourself arrive at a decision.
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Do a Reality Check

You need to know what you want to do in life – but you also need to know how realistic your plans for acting on that dream are.
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Draw a Map

You know what you want to do and what you'll have to do to get there. Now it's time to draw a map.
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Have the Right Resume

Career changers have different resume needs than other job seekers do. Understanding what those needs are, and how you should craft your resume to meet them, is a key part of a successful job search.
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You might find yourself feeling a bit tired just after reading all this. It's no surprise – a career change is hard work! But with shrewd self-assessment, realistic planning, smart preparation, and due effort, you'll find the change can pay off in ways you never thought possible.