I’ve been in the same company for 25 years and want a new challenge but have no idea where to start

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.

Here, she helps a reader who is bored with their job and wants to take on a new challenge.

Q) I’m 57, have been in my current job as a manager for the last eight years, and have worked for the same organisation for 25 years. However, I have come to the point where I feel like I have no energy left, in this role at least.

I still want to work – I am enthusiastic and have many years of excellent experience, but I want to move into a completely new area and take on challenges I’ve not dealt with before.

How do I go about finding a role that excites me, and what should I say to any prospective employers about why I want to leave my current job?

Teresa, via email 

A) Start by spending time researching different roles and companies to find out what piques your interest.

Talk to friends and trusted co-workers to learn more about their jobs, what they are responsible for and what a typical day looks like for them – narrowing down what you want to do and in what industry is key.

When you do find the kind of role that excites you again, think about whether you currently have the right skillset.

If not, you may need to consider upskilling, training, or shadowing colleagues.

At the interview stage, it’s best to be completely honest about why you are moving and what you can offer.

There will be many transferable skills that will help you to transition more smoothly into a new role.

Consider where your weaknesses and development opportunities will be, and be ready to explain how you will overcome these.

Be aware that you may have to take a small demotion and pay cut to go into a line of work that is completely new and where you have limited experience. Good luck!

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