{"id":142598,"date":"2023-10-08T01:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T01:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=142598"},"modified":"2023-10-08T01:09:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T01:09:01","slug":"karren-bradys-advice-for-changing-careers-after-two-decades-as-a-civil-servant-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/fashion\/karren-bradys-advice-for-changing-careers-after-two-decades-as-a-civil-servant-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Karren Brady\u2019s advice for changing careers after two decades as a civil servant | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions and meets an inspirational CEO.<\/p>\n

Here she gives a reader advice on changing careers after two decades as a civil servant.<\/p>\n

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Q) I\u2019m stuck at a major crossroads, with no idea how to move forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve spent 20 years as a civil servant and have loved making a difference to colleagues and our communities. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve got as far as I think I can and would like to take the leap into consultancy \u2013 but I\u2019m terrified of failure. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I fear there\u2019s a saturated market full of leadership consultants, that I\u2019m too old at 40 to make this change, and that I will be losing a secure wage. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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How do I get over the fear and move forward? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah-Jayne, via email<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Karren says:<\/strong> . It\u2019s normal to feel fear when considering a major career change, but if we let fear stand in our way, we miss out on so many opportunities. <\/p>\n

There are things that you can do to minimise risk, though. <\/p>\n

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The consultancy market can be competitive, so first identify your expertise and how you will stand out from the crowd. <\/p>\n

Write a detailed business plan that includes your goals, how you will recruit clients, services you\u2019ll provide, marketing strategies and financial projections. <\/p>\n

Having a well-thought-out framework can alleviate some of your fears and give you a clear roadmap. <\/p>\n

Next, leverage your existing contacts. <\/p>\n

Attend industry events, workshops and seminars to expand your network. <\/p>\n

Also, you don\u2019t have to leave your current role immediately \u2013 you could start by taking on consultancy projects part-time or on a freelance basis. <\/p>\n

This will give you a financial safety net during the initial stages of your consultancy journey. <\/p>\n

Finally, don\u2019t let age be a barrier. <\/p>\n

You still have decades of your career left, so you need to love what you do. <\/p>\n

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