Career Guides
Explore Learning People’s comprehensive career guides, designed to support you at every stage of your learning and career journey. From managing studies and balancing family to job preparation and career change advice, our resources provide practical support and expert insights for students and career changers. Start your journey to career success with Learning People.
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Why and How to Change Career After Redundancy – a Complete Guide
As a Career Consultant, I'll explain how to turn redundancy into an opportunity for growth, retraining, and a more rewarding career path.
How to Write a Career Change Cover Letter, with Examples
When changing careers, the way you apply for jobs will be different from usual, and this includes how you write your cover letter. As a career advisor, I share some of the advice, tips, and tricks for writing a career change cover letter, as well as an adaptable cover letter template and examples.
How to Write a Career Change CV, with Examples
A career change CV should be different than a standard one. It needs to focus on you transferable skills as well as relevant industry training and certifications. I'll share the CV advice I give as a career advisor who specialises in working with career changers.
How to Conduct a Personal Skills Audit for a Career Change
Planning a career change? Start with a personal skills audit. By mapping out your strengths and areas for improvement, you’ll be better prepared to decide which moves to make next.
The Best Career Pivots for Educators: How to Change Careers from Teaching
Teachers and educators will find that their skillsets are in high demand in other sectors. Learn more about how to change careers from teaching and which new roles might be a good fit.
How to Change Career at 30: A Guide to Pivoting Vocation After Your 20s
[Last updated 22/09/2025] Changing careers at 30 isn’t late. In fact, it’s pretty normal, and it can be a great time in life to assess what you do and don't want your future career to look like. Learn about the advantages and challenges of changing career at 30, as well as the steps to doing it successfully.
How to Change Career at 50: The Steps and Advantages of a Later-in-Life Career Change
If you’re 50 and thinking about changing careers, let me reassure you – it’s not too late. In fact, it might be the perfect time. Read on to learn more about why and how to change careers in later life.
The Most Common Career Changes for Nurses in the UK
Thinking about a career pivot from nursing? Discover the best and most common career changes for UK nurses — and how to make the move with confidence.
How to Change Career at 40: A Guide to Thriving Through a Midlife Transition
If you think 40 is too late to change careers, think again! We outline why this could be the best age to pivot to a career you love and the clear steps you can take to achieve this.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Tackle Self-Doubt When Changing Careers
Identifying imposter syndrome might be straightforward, but tackling it is often easier said than done. In this six-step guide, I set out some tactics to help you pave the way for a more seamless shift into your new career in tech or project management.
How to Change Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Switching to a Career You Love
Feeling unfulfilled in your current job? Discover how to define your career change goal, assess your skills, explore new industries, and plan your career change with the right support.
Recognising and preventing burnout in a new job or industry
Starting a new job or changing industries? Learn how to recognise burnout signs and adopt effective prevention strategies. Find tips on stress management, early warning signs, and when to seek help in high-paced fields like tech. Keep your career journey fulfilling and sustainable..
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