Not everybody knows exactly what they want to do when they’re young, and even if they do, their thoughts may change over time; meaning a complete career switch. Switching careers can be an extremely difficult decision; you’re essentially leaving skills you’ve acquired behind and starting a fresh, perhaps without any experience.

The idea can seem daunting, but you may find that there are more transferable skills than you think. Depending on how drastic your career switch is, you may have to start completely from the bottom, yet qualifications, even if they are not relevant to, can help you in various other careers.

If you’re thinking about a career change, it may be worth building your skills and experience whilst you’re in a job, and then switching when you’re skills are at a high enough level. It must be said that no matter how old you are, a career switch can work, and even though it is bold decision, you should never be deterred from following your dreams.