Options for career changers

Changing career can feel like a big step, but many people successfully move into new roles every year.

Whether you're looking for a completely new career, are returning to work, or unsure of your next steps, there are lots of options and support available. Our careers advisers and employability coaches can support you through the process of making a career change. We can help you to:

Explore new career ideas
Find relevant training and advise on funding available
Identify your skills and strengths

Speak to an Adviser on the phone, in-person or video call

Book an appointment

Reasons why people want to change career

These are just some examples of why people want to change their career.

I want a new career

You may be able to use your existing skills in a new job or you can train and gain new qualifications for a completely different career. Get started by:

Understanding your current skills and strengths to match them to the skills employers look for. Look at Skills and strengths
Using Job Information to find out any training and qualifications you may need for a new career
Taking the Career Match Quiz and Buzz Quiz to match your skills, interests and personality to suitable jobs
Looking at Personal Learning Accounts to see if you can get support to gain new skills, train for priority sectors and access more job opportunities
Searching for courses available in Wales on Course Search
Seeing what's out there now. Use Job Search

I have been made redundant

If you’ve been made redundant, retraining can help you build new skills, explore different options and move into work that suits you.

Look at Options after redundancy for information and support to apply for ReAct+ funding.

I have to change career due to health reasons

If your health means your current job is no longer right for you, there may be other roles, working patterns or training options that better suit your needs.

Employers have a legal duty of care to protect employees health, safety and wellbeing. They must make reasonable adjustments to allow employees to continue working for them. Sometimes, this isn’t always possible but it’s important to know your rights and options. You should:

Speak to Citizens Advice for further information and support
Look at Reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities or health conditions on GOV.UK

I want to earn more money

If you want to earn more, changing career could help you find roles with better pay, more progression or new training opportunities. You could:

Look at Personal Learning Accounts to see if you can get support to gain new skills, train for priority sectors and access more job opportunities for free
Understand the demand for jobs in Wales by looking at Future Jobs Wales to explore regions and industries and learn what jobs you could do now and in the future
Gain new qualifications so you can apply for more jobs, including roles with higher pay. Look at Course Search and Support Finder
Explore jobs available according to the pay you’d like to earn. Look at Job Search, Job Websites and Apprenticeships that can lead to high paying jobs

We are here to help

I need help with finding a job

Knowing where to look can help you find jobs that match your skills, interests and goals. There are different ways to search for work and support is available if you need help. You should:

Take a look at Getting a job to find information on job websites, finding jobs online, recruitment agency work and much more
Search for 'Jobs in Wales' using our Job Search page

Think about how the labour market is changing and consider jobs that are in demand. Look at Future of Work in Wales for more information.

I need help with my CV and interview techniques

Keeping your CV up to date means you’ll be ready to apply when you find a job you want. Include your latest employment, skills and experience. Take a look at Build a CV for advice on what to include and examples to help you get started.

Preparing for interviews can help you feel more confident and give you the best chance of getting the job. Take a look at Interview techniques.