Stuck in a Career Rut? Here's What to Do

I know that sometimes we can feel like we are stuck in a rut with the career choices we have made in the past.

It isn’t easy to start thinking about a decision that will determine how you spend the majority of your time until retirement age. Who really knows where their passions lie or skills lie best without a little experience of the world? So if you feel like you are stuck in a rut then maybe now is the time for change. I wanted to share with you some of the things that you could consider to help you make the career change you want.

Work on your resume

One of the first things you can consider would be to work on your resume. This is the way that you can advertise your skills and what you can offer to a business advertising for someone new to join. Make sure that your resume is up to date, with all your relevant job experience and skills you have learnt. It could be that you may want to tailor the the resume to the type of job you want to get.

Is it time to go back to studying?

Maybe you may want to work on different skills rot help you get ahead and sometimes this may be going back to learn new skills. You may want to think about specific degrees, where business management options like an accredited online MBA program or something specific to the jobs that you are wanting. It could be a great way to really help you decide on what you want to do moving forward.

Go after the jobs you really want

Maybe you need to think about the jobs you want and seeking them out directly. Not all opportunities will be advertised, or when they do, you then face steep competition to get in front of the potential employers. Contacting companies directly could be a great way to ensure that you get to be first in line for those jobs you really want. It also shows great initiative, which could be a quality these employers are looking for.

Maybe now is the ideal time to start your own business

Could now be the time to start thinking about working for yourself? Many people think about starting their own business when they get to a crossroads in their career. Perhaps working in a specific industry has given you ideas on ways that you can move your own business forward. Or you have spotted a gap in the market and nurtured an idea for some time. Many people start their own businesses while working so that they don’t lose the security of a job and a wage. Perhaps this could be an option for you?

Are you ready to land the dream role?

Finally, are you ready to land the dream role? Maybe you need to look at the way you can make a decent first impression. Or maybe looking at ways that you can prep in advance for the interview, so that you can make the right moves.

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I hope that these tips help you to make the changes that you want in your career.

This is a contributed article written for WhimMagazine.com