Hate your job? Here's how to change careers in 2025
Jan 7, 2025
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Tammie Ballis, a career consultant and recruiter from Realistic Careers, shares her expertise on navigating career changes. She discusses the challenges of shifting industries and the importance of self-assessment. Listeners learn about key transferable skills like communication, and how to manage employment gaps. Tammie emphasizes the role of AI in job applications and offers strategies for enhancing your digital presence. With practical advice, she inspires those unhappy with their jobs to embrace career transitions in 2025.
Changing careers is best pursued while currently employed, allowing individuals to gain transferable skills and relevant experience without the pressure of unemployment.
Timing and proactive applications are crucial in 2025 as the increasingly competitive job market necessitates thorough research into industry demands and potential educational paths.
Deep dives
Meta's Shift in Content Moderation
Meta is transitioning away from independent fact-checkers towards a community-driven model, akin to that of X, where users flag posts for inaccuracies. This decision has sparked significant criticism, particularly given its timing amid Donald Trump’s incoming presidency and past criticisms of Meta's moderation practices. The shift has raised concerns about the potential increase in disinformation and harmful content on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, especially after observing troubling trends on X. Critics argue that this move may reflect a political strategy rather than a genuine commitment to free speech, as Meta faces backlash over how misinformation could propagate unchecked.
Current Job Market Trends
In Australia, house prices have seen a decline after a prolonged period of increase, a trend attributed to rising interest rates and income gaps. Experts anticipate this decline will continue into the first half of the year, but believe that housing affordability might not significantly improve as first-time buyers adapt to higher costs, expecting rates to eventually decrease. Economists are also forecasting a potential cut in interest rates from the Reserve Bank, with inflation data expected to show a downturn. This may help relieve financial pressures on Australians who accrued significant holiday debt over the festive season.
Considerations for Career Changes in 2025
Reflecting on career transitions in the new year, many individuals hesitate to change jobs due to fear of the unknown, yet it's indicated that the optimal time to explore new opportunities is while currently employed. It’s advised to consider the acquisition of transferable skills, especially in corporate settings, and to seek volunteer opportunities to build relevant experience. Many people switch careers due to financial motivations or the desire for more flexibility, and it is crucial to research job market demands before committing to new educational paths. Ultimately, timing is critical as the job market becomes increasingly competitive toward the end of January, making proactive applications essential.
Headlines: Meta scraps independent fact-checkers, Aussie house prices dip, three missing after Rottnest Island plane crash and Donald Trump Junior arrives in Greenland amidst talk his dad wants to buy the country.
Deep Dive: A new year often brings reflection, and for many, that means rethinking their job. Does it make you happy? Pay enough? Offer the growth you’re looking for?
But changing careers isn’t an easy undertaking, especially when navigating new industries, re-training, the place of AI and figuring out how to put your best foot forward in an increasingly competitive market.
To kick off 2025, The Briefing is giving you everything you need to start your year on the first foot. In this episode, Chris Spyrou is joined by career consultant and recruiter Tammie Ballis from Realistic Careers, who shares expert insights to help you successfully change careers in 2025.