Change Careers Without Taking a Pay Cut
If your career is in a rut or you want to branch out into a different field, it can be hard to make the change when you count on your salary to pay the bills. While changing jobs does sometimes result in a pay cut, it doesn’t necessarily have to. In fact, if you follow these tips, you may be able to transition into a new position or industry without experiencing a decline in your take home pay.
- Leverage your transferable skills. You don’t have to start at the bottom of the corporate ladder when you change careers because you already have job skills that can get you a higher-level position in your new field. Just be sure when you create your resume, focus on the skills that will help you excel in the new industry. For example, if you’ve been a manager before, focus on your leadership skills and you may be able to come in at the management level in your new job.
- Look for a career on the same level. When you start looking for a new position, don’t focus on entry-level jobs that are likely to have a lower salary. Look for positions on the same career level as your current job you’d be a good fit for. Just be sure to tailor your resume to show off to potential new employers why you’d be right for the position you’re interested in.
- Tap into your network. Chances are good, you know some people in your chosen field. People you know are more likely to give you a chance when you make a career transition, especially if they’re familiar with your current professional success.
 By taking these steps to transition your career the smart way, hopefully you can move into a new job without experiencing a big cut in pay. Keeping your salary the same when you change careers may be essential to transitioning into a new profession, but don’t give up hope that you can change tracks – just be smart about how you make the shift.
SmartTalent can help with your career transition in Kirkland, Fife, Renton, Lacey, Lynwood, Everett and surrounding areas. Just give us a call today to learn how our staffing service can help you.
