Work weekends, nights, whatever it takes to gain the experience. Changing careers is a major life decision that can get overwhelming at times. Find a mentor who can help you through the rough patches. Your mentor may also be able to help you by taking advantage of his or her network. A mentor doesn t have to be a highly placed individual, though the more powerful the mentor, the more success you may have in using that power to your advantage.
Some people change careers, but never change employers.
Unfortunately, only the very progressive employers recognize that once happy employees can be happy and productive again - in a different capacity. It s more than likely that you will need to switch employers to change fields, but don t overlook your current employer. Remember not to start asking about a job switch until you are completely ready to do so. If it s been a while since you ve had to use your job-hunting tools and skills, now is the time for a refresher course. Consider spending some time with one or more of our tutorials.