Research the average salary range by heading to joboutlook.gov.au

c. What is the average salary range for the role you want to secure?

Research entry-level salaries in this field

b. What is the average starting salary of this industry?

a. Industry targeted:

Let’s drill down into your career change area

2. Research your industry

When changing careers, identify what you want to achieve

1. What is your ultimate purpose?

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Transferable skills are general skills you could use in many careers. You gain these

skills through your previous job roles, projects, via voluntary work, sport, your

hobbies and interests. Transferable skills enable you to be adaptable and flexible in

case you need to change your job. List 5 transferable skills below

c. What are your transferable skills?

In what areas might you need to gain some additional qualifications?

b. How do your skills stack up? Identify any gaps.

For example, Diploma of Business, knowledge of Photoshop

a. What are the minimum qualifications and skills you need?

What are some of the emerging trends in this industry?

3. List any job market trends:

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f. Secure an interviewTake note of all feedback and use this to improve. List 3 areas of improvement below

e. Find a mentorIdentify one person (a former colleague, friend, or public influencer) to learn from

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d. Tap into your current network

List at least 3 events or influencers here

Look up relevant local events and online opportunities to connect with peoplein your industry

Consider how to focus your activity/posting on the industry you want to be inc. Review and professionalise your social media accounts

Add your most recent experience and highlight your strengthsb. Update your resume

Identify any skills gaps? If so, list them here

a. Fill the skills gap

Now it’s time to make sure you have all your career change elements ready

4. Get your career change items ready