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Don ’ t send annoying messages on LinkedIn asking random people for their time . But start connecting with people in that field . Join groups dedicated to that field . Comment on people ’ s relevant LinkedIn posts . Build relationships , then start asking for people ’ s time .
different , it will be harder . There are a few things you can do to help figure it out .
• Talk to a career coach who specializes in helping people change careers .
• Take a skills assessment and see where your strengths and weaknesses lie . It may point you toward something you ’ ve never considered .
• Take a personality assessment . Like a skills assessment , this may give you ideas .
• Look around your current job , and ask yourself if you ’ re jealous of anyone else ’ s position . That may clue you into the direction you want to go .
2 Talk to people in that field . Don ’ t send annoying messages on LinkedIn asking random people for their time . But start connecting with people in that field . Join groups dedicated to that field . Comment on people ’ s relevant LinkedIn posts . Build relationships , then start asking for people ’ s time . Don ’ t just direct-message someone and demand that they meet with you . That doesn ’ t go over well .
3 Figure out what skills you lack and work on them . You don ’ t need to be perfect , but you should consider taking online courses to improve
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