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passion has inspired you from a young age, but you haven't made it your job?
There is an ideal solution if you want to change course and make this passion
your job. This article explains how to convert professionally without giving up
on your passions.
The Question we Often Ask Ourselves
I wanted to change careers for a long time, and I am interested in a lot of subjects without having any relevant work experience. I don't know how to go forward. Do I need an advice?
The Appropriate Answer
Being someone with a huge number of diverse interests, I can understand perfectly well. There was one of my friends who started his career as an author, before eventually becoming a product manager. He also played in a rock band, ran a fundraising campaign for a board game, and learned to code.
The way I see it is that you can either find a new career path that matches your different passions and interests or find time for it outside of your job. It seems like you lean more towards the first option, although I admit it can be difficult to find a fulfilling hobby that pays all of your bills.
So I'm going to suggest some steps to help you move in the right direction. First, set aside some free time for what you love. That can be going to free sessions at a local music studio and signing up for free code marathons all over town as per your interests.
The goal here is to see if spending your Saturdays pursuing your passions is enough or if it only feeds your desire to make it your own career. In addition to this self-discovery, you also develop your skills. The more time you devote to something, the more you improve and the more you learn about what you really love.
The More Time You Spend on Something, The More You Improve and The More You Learn What You Really Like
Perhaps most important will be the encounters you make as the connections you make at this point will be a must if you decide to truly make it your career. If the occasional hobby isn't enough for you, ask the network you've just developed to find out where the next opportunities lie.
You will also need to learn and practice so that you can be prepared when the right opportunity presents itself. For instance, for musicians, that meant regular rehearsals, while looking for open mic parties, building a social media presence, and soliciting paid gigs.
At this point, you are essentially a freelancer in your spare time. No matter what industry you are trying to enter, the hardest part is finding customers who will pay you.
In some cases, your dream career might just be on the other side of just formal training. A friend of mine quit his job to attend training camp with the goal of becoming a developer. Another did a six-month internship in a new industry to sharpen his skills.
Finally, you've built your CV through skills training, freelance work, or a long list of passionate and quality projects - it's time to find your dream job.
I would recommend that you take advantage of the network you have built, since another may have a friend in a hiring company. Plus, this portfolio of recent projects is a powerful way to boost your career change pitch.
The Hardest Part
The hardest part now will be fighting impostor syndrome. Instead of comparing your career history to that of “professionals” who have studied to work in this field or have been doing it for years, think about your own progress.
Focus on how much you've learned and how quickly you've learned, and make sure you keep pace as you pursue each new opportunity. The path from your passion to your profession is different for everyone.
Maybe you will be happy to sell your products on an online store or supplement with freelance assignments or maybe you will choose to make a real career change.
Keep an open mind and connect with other talented people in your new field, and I'm confident you'll feel more accomplished whether or not you ultimately change careers.
Written By - Sanskriti Dimri
The Question we Often Ask Ourselves
I wanted to change careers for a long time, and I am interested in a lot of subjects without having any relevant work experience. I don't know how to go forward. Do I need an advice?
The Appropriate Answer
Being someone with a huge number of diverse interests, I can understand perfectly well. There was one of my friends who started his career as an author, before eventually becoming a product manager. He also played in a rock band, ran a fundraising campaign for a board game, and learned to code.
The way I see it is that you can either find a new career path that matches your different passions and interests or find time for it outside of your job. It seems like you lean more towards the first option, although I admit it can be difficult to find a fulfilling hobby that pays all of your bills.
So I'm going to suggest some steps to help you move in the right direction. First, set aside some free time for what you love. That can be going to free sessions at a local music studio and signing up for free code marathons all over town as per your interests.
The goal here is to see if spending your Saturdays pursuing your passions is enough or if it only feeds your desire to make it your own career. In addition to this self-discovery, you also develop your skills. The more time you devote to something, the more you improve and the more you learn about what you really love.
The More Time You Spend on Something, The More You Improve and The More You Learn What You Really Like
Perhaps most important will be the encounters you make as the connections you make at this point will be a must if you decide to truly make it your career. If the occasional hobby isn't enough for you, ask the network you've just developed to find out where the next opportunities lie.
You will also need to learn and practice so that you can be prepared when the right opportunity presents itself. For instance, for musicians, that meant regular rehearsals, while looking for open mic parties, building a social media presence, and soliciting paid gigs.
At this point, you are essentially a freelancer in your spare time. No matter what industry you are trying to enter, the hardest part is finding customers who will pay you.
In some cases, your dream career might just be on the other side of just formal training. A friend of mine quit his job to attend training camp with the goal of becoming a developer. Another did a six-month internship in a new industry to sharpen his skills.
Finally, you've built your CV through skills training, freelance work, or a long list of passionate and quality projects - it's time to find your dream job.
I would recommend that you take advantage of the network you have built, since another may have a friend in a hiring company. Plus, this portfolio of recent projects is a powerful way to boost your career change pitch.
The Hardest Part
The hardest part now will be fighting impostor syndrome. Instead of comparing your career history to that of “professionals” who have studied to work in this field or have been doing it for years, think about your own progress.
Focus on how much you've learned and how quickly you've learned, and make sure you keep pace as you pursue each new opportunity. The path from your passion to your profession is different for everyone.
Maybe you will be happy to sell your products on an online store or supplement with freelance assignments or maybe you will choose to make a real career change.
Keep an open mind and connect with other talented people in your new field, and I'm confident you'll feel more accomplished whether or not you ultimately change careers.
Written By - Sanskriti Dimri
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