Changing careers

7 signs it's time to change jobs

Any job can have its highs and lows. But how do you tell the difference between a few downsides, and a real reason to make a change?

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Scared of changing jobs? Here's how to tackle your fears

Australia’s most satisfying jobs

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The true cost of making a career change

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5 of the best careers for analytical thinkers

Aged care: A career with diverse roles and opportunity for growth

Aged care: Discover a career with flexible hours and work-life balance

Find your future career in the aged care industry

How three people pivoted their skills to change careers

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3 questions to ask family and friends if you’re feeling stuck

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6 mistakes to avoid when making a career change

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Is it time to seek an alternate route in your career?

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What to know about making a career change now

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Overwhelmed by changing careers? This could help

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This is what it takes to reshape your career

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5 ways to impress a potential employer in a different industry

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Love animals? Here are 4 career ideas for you

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5 things to consider when you change jobs

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6 steps to following your passion

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How to change careers in your 40s, 50s and 60s

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How family can inspire change

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Ask Sabina: Help! I'm stuck in a career rut

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Ask Sabina: How can I get an employer to give me a chance when I don't have experience?

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Here's how to get into an industry you hadn't considered

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Watch: Angela's Dream Job journey

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5 performance psychology tactics you can use when preparing for a career change

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How to stretch, boost and crush your finances for a career change

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“Opportunity always looks like bloody hard work” – Why it’s okay not to have your career figured out

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SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 4: Leap of faith

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SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 3: More than just a job title

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SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 2: To whom it may concern

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SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 1: Hi fear, I'm Kyran

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Gaining the right experience

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6 steps to a successful career change

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How to transition from side hustle to full time gig

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Watch: Royce's Dream Job journey

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The dos and don'ts of navigating a career change

3 min read

First-time franchisee: Banking on burritos

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Meet the woman doing 40 jobs at 40

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Watch: Amanda's Dream Job Journey as a carpenter

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Watch: Danica's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Bill's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Elise's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Fabiano's Dream Job journey

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Money and changing careers

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Watch: Isaac's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Peter's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Sarajane's Dream Job journey

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Watch: Jetta's Dream Job journey

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Creating opportunities for yourself - a how to guide

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5 tips for a happy career

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Want to change careers but don't know where to start?

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Watch: Andy's Dream Job Journey

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How to tell your family that you want to change careers

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The 4 things you need to do with your finances before making a career change

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Watch: Abbey's Dream Job journey

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6 steps for turning your passion into your paycheque

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What to consider when you’re considering a career change

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Is starting your own business as scary as it sounds?

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How to approach your boss about a career change

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Watch: 5 tips to embracing change

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How to turn your hobby into your career

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Five things a first-time franchise needs to know

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For and against owning your own business

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Finding the right career

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Change careers for the right reasons

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What happened to being an astronaut?

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Top 3 career change mistakes

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How to know when it's time for a change

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The benefits of embracing career change: Ian Matthews

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How to start a rewarding career as a care and support worker

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What’s a sideways move, and why should I make one?

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How these women changed careers after kids

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What happens when the job you have isn't the job you want?

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Making a career change

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SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 5: What happened next? (Bonus episode)

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Aged care: Discover a career with flexible hours and work-life balance

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How three people pivoted their skills to change careers

3 questions to ask family and friends if you’re feeling stuck

6 mistakes to avoid when making a career change

Is it time to seek an alternate route in your career?

What to know about making a career change now

Overwhelmed by changing careers? This could help

This is what it takes to reshape your career

5 ways to impress a potential employer in a different industry

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5 things to consider when you change jobs

6 steps to following your passion

How to change careers in your 40s, 50s and 60s

How family can inspire change

Ask Sabina: Help! I'm stuck in a career rut

Ask Sabina: How can I get an employer to give me a chance when I don't have experience?

Here's how to get into an industry you hadn't considered

Watch: Angela's Dream Job journey

5 performance psychology tactics you can use when preparing for a career change

How to stretch, boost and crush your finances for a career change

“Opportunity always looks like bloody hard work” – Why it’s okay not to have your career figured out

SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 4: Leap of faith

SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 3: More than just a job title

SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 2: To whom it may concern

SEEK ALT ROUTE episode 1: Hi fear, I'm Kyran

Gaining the right experience

6 steps to a successful career change

How to transition from side hustle to full time gig

Watch: Royce's Dream Job journey

The dos and don'ts of navigating a career change

First-time franchisee: Banking on burritos

Meet the woman doing 40 jobs at 40

Watch: Amanda's Dream Job Journey as a carpenter

Watch: Danica's Dream Job journey

Watch: Bill's Dream Job journey

Watch: Elise's Dream Job journey

Watch: Fabiano's Dream Job journey

Money and changing careers

Watch: Isaac's Dream Job journey

Watch: Peter's Dream Job journey

Watch: Sarajane's Dream Job journey

Watch: Jetta's Dream Job journey

Creating opportunities for yourself - a how to guide

5 tips for a happy career

Want to change careers but don't know where to start?

Watch: Andy's Dream Job Journey

How to tell your family that you want to change careers

The 4 things you need to do with your finances before making a career change

Watch: Abbey's Dream Job journey

6 steps for turning your passion into your paycheque

What to consider when you’re considering a career change

Is starting your own business as scary as it sounds?

How to approach your boss about a career change

Watch: 5 tips to embracing change

How to turn your hobby into your career

Five things a first-time franchise needs to know

For and against owning your own business

Finding the right career

Change careers for the right reasons

What happened to being an astronaut?

Top 3 career change mistakes

How to know when it's time for a change

The benefits of embracing career change: Ian Matthews