How to change careers successfully...

Anonymous

October 7,2021 at 4:23PM UTC

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How to change careers successfully...

I've been stuck working 8 to 5 Admin Assistant jobs for several years now. I feel extremely unfulfilled and bored with the role. My managers are happy with my work but I've grown to hate it.

When I spoke to my manager about what I really want to do for my career, he seemed like he wants to support it but the company doesn't have the type of role I'm looking for. So I would have to explain to him why they need the role, what's involved in the role, and how I would be completing the role... I'm of the mind set to look for another job doing what it is that I'm looking for but I'm worried my lack of experience and degree will have me fall on my face.

I'm currently studying for my certification because I want to be proactive and I imagine the initiative looks good on my resume. But to complete the certification I need 3 years experience in the role, so If I don't have the experience I can't get the certification. The other problem is I wouldn't be able to get the job if I don't have the experience or the certification/degree...

Any suggestions?

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KatOctober 7,2021 at 5:15PM UTC
It might help if you told us what certification you're studying for. Essentially, you've outlined a catch-22 situation. You can't get the certification with experience, but you can't the experience without the certification. Since your company doesn't offer the type of role you're looking for, can you expand your current duties to include some of the things you would need for the certification? Are there other jobs in the company that have some of the skills you would need for the certification? If that's not really the case, then you're either going to have to find a job that offers the skills and experience you need or get the skills on your own through volunteering or freelancing/consulting. So apply for jobs in the preferred field. The fact that you're interested in getting the certificate could make you a more attractive candidate. They might even be willing to pay some or all of your school costs once you're hired.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 6:12PM UTC
The job I'm looking for is a credentialing coordinator. I work currently in a medical office that I assumed would need the role but doesn't seem to see the need for it. In addition to my current responsibilities I try to apply some of the things I've learned but overall it doesn't apply.
So basically I can add to my current role but it would be a huge challenge to engage.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 7:33PM UTC
Do you have any colleagues who have moved on to other employers and might have the job you want? Maybe reach out to some people and see what’s out there.