Steps to a Midlife Career Job Change

You don't have to feel guilty about quitting your current job and moving on to the next one because you are entitled to make your own decisions in life. The only thing that you need to make sure is that you are choosing the right job this time because job hopping is not ideal for midlife employees as it will not be good to look at in your resume. Make sure that your next job is the one you that want; something that is meaningful and has the capacity to keep you and make you grow as a person.

There could be a whole lot of reasons why you need to quit your job despite of your age, however if your reason is valid and solid, then you really have to make the change.  Apart from making the change itself, there are many other considerations that you need to acknowledge such as competing with fresh graduates over a certain position. Since you were stuck in a job you dreaded for years, you may lack some of the new and modern skills that the younger generation has, which makes applying for another job challenging but not necessarily impossible.

Worried about making that change? Don't be, because we will give you a step by step plan on making an exit from your current job and landing the job that you love.

1. Decide if you want to make a job change - if you are quitting because you are bored, chances are you will eventually get bored in your next job. If you are angry at someone, making an impulsive decision about quitting won't help in you either. Face the facts, if the environment is threatening in your current job and there is nothing you can do about it, hand in your 2 weeks’ notice.

2. Self-assessment- start from the basics by identifying your skills and interests and pursuing a job that requires most of your qualifications.

3. Do your homework - research about the job you are planning to apply by conducting informal interviews and internet searches to find out if you are a perfect match.

4. Invest in yourself - once you are positive, be ready to learn and develop new skills. Think about any transferable skills that you could enhance that could bring to your next job.

5. Create a knock out resume - make sure that your resume will stand out from the rest with details such as your previous work experiences, accomplishments and further studies.

Changing jobs is for everyone and does not require an age limit. These 5 basic steps will make the entire process easy and convenient for you while you pursue your other goals in life. You have every right to live the life you have always dreamed of, make that change if it is what you really need.