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How to Change Careers or Roles
What I did myself and helped many do — 4 tips that will help you in your pivot
Over 15 years ago, I changed from being a software developer, a role that did not require I speak to people to a recruitment role, all I do is speak to people. My full story here:
How did I do it?
Here are 4 things that helped me:
1. Know your why.
First step was to figure out why you need a career change. Right now, it probably has something to do with the industry or the economic climate.
For me 15 years ago, it was because I did not love what I do. I didn’t exactly hate it, I just did not love it or like it. More importantly, I was not good at it. I am going to blame the fact that I did not love it, yes, I’m sticking with that.
I knew software development was not for me, so I needed to change. At the time, I had no idea what recruitment was. If I had to do it over again, I would research more.
