{"id":2357,"date":"2025-08-25T13:31:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:32:29","slug":"25-questions-ask-make-career-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/25-questions-ask-make-career-change\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Questions To Ask Before You Make A Career Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dolphinsgroup.co.ke\/dolphins_training\/blogging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0095-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In todays world, people switch jobs and change careers all of the time. Its never an easy thing to do, but its part of the professional world. If youre considering a career change, good for you. Before you commit to quitting your job and trying something totally new, be sure to give this major life change some serious thought.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to escape the city, find a flexible job, or become an entrepreneur, changing careers can be a scary challenge. You need to prepare yourself for lots of ups and downs. Its never as seamless a process as you might think it is going to be. That doesnt mean its not worth changing careers, you just need to plan ahead so you know what to expect.<br \/>\nBefore you make the switch, here are 25 questions to ask before you make a career change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you want a change of jobs or a change of careers?<br \/>\nWhy do you want to change careers?<br \/>\nHave you researched your options?<br \/>\nDo you have any transferable skills?<br \/>\nWhere will you gain experience?<br \/>\nAre you ready for the job hunt?<br \/>\nAre you following your passion?<br \/>\nWhat do you really want from a career?<br \/>\nWhat does your skill set allow you do?<br \/>\nDo you need to learn new skills?<br \/>\nIs the new career a good fit for you?<br \/>\nWhat companies do you want to work for?<br \/>\nWho can you contact in your network for help?<br \/>\nWhats your long term plan?<br \/>\nWill this new career make you happy?<br \/>\nAre you ready for a change in pay?<br \/>\nWhat education, qualifications, or certifications do you need?<br \/>\nAre you ok with starting at the bottom again?<br \/>\nIs this the best time to make a switch?<br \/>\nAre you financially ready to make a change?<br \/>\nDo you have the support of the people you care about?<br \/>\nWhat are the challenges of making the move?<br \/>\nDo you need to relocate?<br \/>\nIs this a realistic career change?<br \/>\nIf not now, when?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Answer these questions honestly. Write down your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Discuss them with your close friends and confidants. Weigh the pros and cons of changing careers. Its up to you to realistically assess your situation and to make the best career decision for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In todays world, people switch jobs and change careers all of the time. Its never an easy thing to do, but its part of the professional world. If youre considering a career change, good for you. 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