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- The right mindset for retraining and career change<\/a><\/li>\n
- The importance of transferable skills in your retraining process<\/a><\/li>\n
- Where to find information on retraining<\/a><\/li>\n
- Retraining schemes and support from the government<\/a><\/li>\n
- Apprenticeships and internships<\/a><\/li>\n
- Preparing financially for a career U-turn<\/a><\/li>\n
- Retraining and career change success stories<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The right mindset for retraining and career change<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWe are naturally inclined to search for stability in our lives and the most important aspect of it is our job security. With every economic turmoil, Coronavirus included, we find ourselves wondering how to stabilise our financial situation and where to find support.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard to think outside the box when it feels like there is less job security during the pandemic. And this is exactly the starting point that needs to be addressed if you want to set yourself for success. The more we are fearing the unknown \u2013 the more energy we\u2019re spending on sustaining the familiar ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cChange is the only constant\u201d sounds like a clich\u00e9 because it\u2019s true. Equipping your mind with adaptability to change and acceptance of the fact that we can\u2019t ever know what\u2019s coming is what brings the courage to try new things, retrain, change career and explore new ways of living.<\/p>\n
Decision-making in times of change can\u2019t be done based on rigorous analysis of the future, but knowing what support options are available and in what state the job market is right now definitely helps to take a step into the right direction for you.<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong> How to stay motivated in your job search<\/a><\/p>\n
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The importance of transferable skills in your retraining process<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s say Kim and Ali lost their jobs and both decided that it\u2019s time to try something new. How do they go about it?<\/p>\n
Kim really enjoyed the lost job and would like to do something along those lines again. In this case it\u2019s important to understand what were the aspects of the job that were so enjoyable \u2013 was it the coworkers, the job itself or only certain aspects of it? Answering these questions will help with identifying potential career paths or working environments that Kim could pursue.<\/p>\n
Since Kim wouldn\u2019t want to change things completely, the next stage would be to identify transferable skills and see in what other lines of work these skills are key. This can be easily done via uploading the CV to ValueMyCV tool<\/a> and navigating to \u201cCareer paths\u201d section. The tool will show which of the skills in Kim\u2019s CV are often found in CV\u2019s of people working in other roles.<\/p>\n
In Kim\u2019s case things are straightforward and all that needs to be done is CV polishing so that it suits the role of choice. To do that successfully, read our guide on how to make your CV stand out<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Ali on the other hand wasn\u2019t enjoying the job that much and would love to change career completely. The only thing is that Ali doesn\u2019t really know is what the dream job would be.<\/p>\n
In this case Ali would also start with evaluating potential career pathways in ValueMyCV<\/a>\u00a0to understand what the most likely options for potential switch are.<\/p>\n
While retraining into a completely new area with a whole new set of skills could be exciting, it\u2019s best to build on the foundation of what you already know. This will give you the confidence necessary for jumping into the unknown and retraining quicker, which would inevitably lead to higher success rate with starting in a new area.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve identified a couple of options that might interest you, it\u2019s time to think about retraining programs available.<\/p>\n
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Where to find information on retraining<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is retraining anyway and why is it important? With many jobs being affected by automation and the recent Coronavirus events, retraining becomes the most effective tool for career change.<\/p>\n
In a nutshell, retraining programs are teaching participants new skills at a level that will allow them to do a different job. Retraining is focusing on adults and is different from formal university education in its practical nature.<\/p>\n
Retraining schemes and support from the government<\/h4>\n
The government has various ways of supporting adult learners wanting to retrain and change career.<\/p>\n
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- In England the government had launched a program for adults without qualification at degree level in 2018 and is supporting this group by providing help with retraining process. In 2020 the service is being rolled out across England. Find more information on eligibility and all the details here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- In Wales as one of the possibilities you can apply for a ReAct funding<\/a> for retraining.<\/li>\n
- In Scotland you can find information about funding for up-skilling and re-skilling here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- In Northern Ireland the government supports further education and you can find more details here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Apprenticeships and internships<\/h4>\n
One of the best ways to make a career U-turn is through an apprenticeship or an internship. While Coronavirus affected many of these programs negatively, there are still plenty of options available. You might spend more time on searching for options, but they are there!<\/p>\n
Top 5 industries with most apprenticeships and internships available (May 2020 data):<\/p>\n\n
- In Wales as one of the possibilities you can apply for a ReAct funding<\/a> for retraining.<\/li>\n
- The importance of transferable skills in your retraining process<\/a><\/li>\n
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