Are you considering a career change at 40? Join the club! It’s common to hit your fifth decade, lift your head and realise you need a change. But it can be a tough transition to make. What do you want to do, and what would suit you? You're struggling with career...
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Career Change & Professional Reinvention
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Career Change & Professional Reinvention
Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment
Confidence, Identity & Personal Development
Work-Life Balance & Sustainable Success
Career Change Guides and Articles
From the Thriveherd blog…
I Hate My Job: How and When Should I Quit?
Introduction It's not uncommon to feel like you hate your job in today's ever-changing work culture. Many people, especially those in the middle of their careers, struggle with being unhappy at work. This feeling often comes from various reasons, such as realizing...
Turning Passion into Profession: How to Transition to a Career You Love
For most of us, a job is something we need to do in order to pay the bills. All too often, the job is something we tolerate rather than adore. It may be that we are watching the clock until it's time to go home or have a bad case of Sunday-itis each week when faced...
The Expert’s Guide to Finding the Best Career for You
 1. Introduction For many people, the questions "What career is right for me?" or "How do I find the right job for me?" can be quite intimidating, especially when going through the complexities of changing careers. But choosing the most suitable career for you...
Everything You Need to Know about Your Transferable Skills
1. Introduction Transferable skills are abilities and knowledge that can be applied across various jobs and industries. Showcasing your versatility and adaptability to potential employers is a key part of any successful career change. When you understand the...
Career Change at 50: Why It’s Never Too Late
Introduction Considering a career change at 50 can feel especially daunting. Are you too old? Are you undervalued or overqualified? Will there be discrimination? Is there time? What do you even want to do? These are just a few of the questions people looking to change...
Career Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Switching Careers
Introduction to Career Change Young people leaving university today can expect to have between 5 and 7 different careers in their professional life – so a structured, well-planned approach to career change is more important than ever. This guide delves into...
4 Steps to Find Careers That Make a Difference
You know you want to find careers that make a difference – you want to have a positive impact and turn the world into a better place. But it's not straightforward – you don’t know exactly what difference you want to make (in other words, you don’t know what...
4 Steps To Find A Career With Balance
Why Find A Career With Balance? Nearly two thirds of us suffer from the serious effects of poor life balance, according to the Mental Health Foundation. We sacrifice our health, development, relationships, and home life. We feel the urge to make things better,...
When You Need A Career Change But Don’t Know What To Do
When you don't know what to do, career change is a hurdles event. But all too often we think of these hurdles being things like lengthy retraining courses, affordability, or a lack of transferable skills. But when you don’t know what job you want, it can...