Your career path isn’t a static thing. It can constantly change depending on what your preferences are, and if you’re dedicated to your craft, it’s completely possible to switch your career at some point in the future.

But how exactly do you go about this?

It’s not enough to just go to university again and say you want to do something else. It’s going to cost a lot of money, you’ll need to think about your income and you need to be decisive because you won’t be able to drift around forever.

So to help you out, here are a couple of key factors that will help you successfully switch your career path.

• Figure out why you want a change. Everyone wants a change for different reasons, hence why it’s important to understand your personal reasons for wanting to swap your career.

• Balance experience with knowledge. There are plenty of jobs that only require experience and some that focus more on knowledge. With the right balance of experience and knowledge, you’ll be far more successful in your career swap.

• Prioritize networking. Getting to know people in the industry you want to work in can open up countless employment opportunities.

• Be realistic with your expectations. If you’re not realistic with your expectations then you’re going to end up burning yourself out and being disappointed in your progress.

Study whenever you can. Study at any opportunity; during commutes, on the toilet or even in your spare time. Below, we’ve got added an infographic about online study options and how they can help you pick the right career path.

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