Change your Career in 2016

Are you already feeling the January blues? Do you want a change of career but don’t know where to begin? Well this is the article for you. After the hurrah of the festive season, like most your adamant to stick to your New Years resolution. January is a perfect month to job hunt, Recruiters are on the look out, so why not take the big step and make the next big move.

Many celebrities have not been afraid to take the plunge. Kate Moss recently unveiled the Barnhouse she designed in collaboration with The Lakes by Yoo in the Cotswolds. A hidden retreat of luxury, working at a home away from home. Kelis known for her poptastic melodies and big hair has somewhat tamed her image as of late. She has moved to Europe and trained as a saucier and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Touring cookery festivals as well as releasing a cook book My Life on a Plate.

The first step is always the hardest, make a decision, do you want a complete change? If so do you need to retrain? Open University (www.open.ac.uk) and City Lit London (www.citylit.ac.uk) are some of the many options that offers flexibility to work around your schedule at an affordable price, whilst still remaining in work.

Are you looking for a promotion within the business? If so how are you going to make that happen, is there room for a promotion, or is it time to leave and seek your worth in another company. Are you ready to go solo? Starting a business is not a small endeavour, so you need to plan well and weigh out all your options. You need a contingency plan, savings and contacts to help your business become a success. Research as much as possible there are many networks to help your dream become a reality such as Enterprise Nation (www.enterprisenation.com) or the Prince’s Trust (www.princes-trust.org.uk) and also Prepterminal (www.prepterminal.com)

Now you have made the decision, the next step is to set attainable goals, monthly six month and a year goal. Review your goals regularly to make sure you reach them, reward yourself accordingly. There is nothing more rewarding than the satisfaction of realising your self worth and improving your well being for a better life. So go on make 2016 your year of achievements.