In society, it is believed that professional searches and rapid changes are characteristic only of young people. Indeed, in adulthood, cardinal changes are much more difficult. However, you can change your profession even after 40 - there would be a desire.
Instructions
Step 1
By the age of 40, a person often has time to make a career, his life becomes orderly and stable. But at the same time, well-grounded reasons may appear, forcing to radically change the profession. Such changes can be driven by deep dissatisfaction with real work, job cuts, and some personal reasons.
Step 2
If you decide to change your profession at a mature age, try to follow some rules. First, do not make a decision under the influence of a negative moment. Have you had a fight with a colleague? Have you been deprived of your award? There is no need to defiantly slam the door and go into the unknown. Keep the same job until you have a clear plan of action.
Step 3
State your desires. It's great if your skills and abilities allow you to move to a related profession or industry. For example, a manager can start his own business, a musician can teach vocals, a military man can lead a security agency, an IT specialist can develop websites. It is much more difficult if you want to radically change the field of activity. In this case, it is important to soberly assess your abilities, skills and strengths.
Step 4
Start preparing for a new profession. Learn, upgrade your skills, upgrade your qualifications. It is better to do this while you are still working in the old profession. Go to evening or Sunday retraining courses, trainings, self-education.
Step 5
Find an opportunity to practice your new profession. Practical experience when looking for a job in adulthood is taken for granted. If you do not want to shock new employers, take care of an internship and work at least a little in a new profession.
Step 6
Stop being afraid. If you are well prepared, you will be a completely competitive specialist, and you should not be afraid to leave your familiar place. Fear better than that for the rest of your life you will do meaningless work and receive a paltry salary.
Step 7
Get inspired by the positive examples of some famous people. The first book by Paolo Coelho was published when he was 41 years old. Christian Dior created his own fashion house at the age of 42. Housewife Susan Boyle, at the age of 47, took part in the show "Britain Has Talents" and became one of the most sought-after and popular singers. Actress Catherine Joosten, who won the prestigious Emmy for her role in the TV series Desperate Housewives, worked as a nurse until she was 60. She went to acting classes at the age of 42, and then received rejections for more than 10 years after unsuccessful tests.
