1) Remember that a career change is normal and that most people will change careers between three and five times in their working life.

2) Take time to think about what you really want to do and don’t rush into a career change.  Make sure you research your chosen field to find out more about what is really involved.

3) Volunteer or do unpaid work experience for an organisation which operates in the industry you want to move to.  You can include this experience in your CV.

4) Skills from your previous job can be valuable in a new job - you don’t have to leave behind everything you have ever learned.

5) Be prepared to take an entry level position in your new career knowing that, with other skills and experience, you are likely to get promoted quickly.

6) Education and qualifications can often be the fastest way to build the skills needed to move into a new career.

7) Professional bodies and associations are a wealth of information about specific industries and opportunities in an industry.  They also provide valuable networking opportunities.

8) Support from family and friends is valuable, so tell them about your goals to change career.  You never know what or who they may know to help you.

9) Be confident about making a career change; you may feel doubts and uncertainty but these feelings are normal when facing an exciting new phase in your life.

10) Stay positive and don’t give up hope - with determination you can achieve your career goals.