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You can choose a new career at any age. It’s not easy, but if it needs to happen, knowing how to make the transition is critical. If you spend eight hours a day or more doing something that makes you miserable, you owe it to yourself try. You aren’t alone, either; Great Oaks Career Campuses in Cincinnati, OH, will help with their career planning services.

To get you started on the right path, they offer the following advice for mastering the career planning process:

Assessing Your Interests & Strengths

Without worrying excessively about your job history — though it can factor in — think about your genuine strengths, aptitudes, and interests. Think about your preferred work environment as well, and the conditions you thrive in. Make a list of these things — they will help you explore different careers you might be suited for.

Exploring Career Fields

career planningOnce you’ve done enough self-assessment, you can start looking at career paths related to your strengths and interests. Many career planning tools facilitate this, such as career quizzes. Once you’ve selected a few interesting fields, research the labor market for each one: demographics, employment data, and earning potential. This will help you narrow down your choices. If a career interests you, arrange informational interviews or job shadowing sessions with someone who is in that line of work.

Devise a Plan

If you discover what career you want, it’s time to put together an action plan. Enroll in online courses or career training, workshop your resumé, and schedule mock job interviews. Every person’s career plan will be different, but if you need help, you can turn to a mentor, such as a trade school instructor, for their seasoned advice.

Great Oaks Career Campuses encompasses several public trade schools in the Cincinnati area. For questions about their available career services and courses, give them a call at (513) 771-8810. More information is available online.

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