How to: Switch careers

Choose

Get real-world feedback on your career options and choose a career focus.

First visit Informational interviews

• Learn how to schedule and conduct these exploration interviews.
• Schedule at least two interviews with people who work in each of your careers of interest.

Once you’ve talked to people in your careers of interest, you may have enough information to select a new career. Or you may need to learn more about yourself or your career options to feel sure. Either way, continue with the next steps to either move forward with the new career you’ve identified, or to learn the process you’ll need to do once you choose a field.

To do: Schedule informational interviews to learn more about the careers you're considering. Write notes about what you learn to add to information from your earlier research.

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