{"id":4736,"date":"2020-06-12T15:24:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T13:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=4736"},"modified":"2022-01-06T20:24:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T18:24:42","slug":"career-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change","title":{"rendered":"Change Careers Post Covid-19 Without Returning to School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted economies across the world leaving in its wake numerous layoffs and salary cuts. If you are among the affected of you can see the signs, it might be time to quickly re-strategise your career path and re-align your plans to take advantage of the available opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of the numerous free or premium courses online to become a expert in another role and excel in it. Who knows, you might like it after all. Here are some available career paths that would take a shorter time to master.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b555b84bbc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b555b84bbc\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management\" >Digital Marketing and Social Media Management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Education_Needed\" >Education Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#What_Can_You_Expect\" >What Can You Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Possible_Positions\" >Possible Positions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts\" >\u00a0 Tourism and the Culinary Arts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Education_Needed-2\" >Education Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#What_Can_You_Expect-2\" >What Can You Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Possible_Positions-2\" >Possible Positions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering\" >Computer Science and Software Engineering<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Education_Needed-3\" >Education Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#What_Can_You_Expect-3\" >What Can You Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Possible_Positions-3\" >Possible Positions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design\" >Media (Video and Sound) or Design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Education_Needed-4\" >Education Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#What_Can_You_Expect-4\" >What Can You Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Possible_Positions-4\" >Possible Positions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Business_Finance_and_Accounting\" >Business, Finance and Accounting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Education_Needed-5\" >Education Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#What_Can_You_Expect-5\" >What Can You Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Possible_Positions-5\" >Possible Positions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#So_How_Do_You_Start\" >So, How Do You Start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Career_Change_Mistakes_To_Avoid\" >Career Change Mistakes To Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_2_Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Confusing Job Change with Career Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_3_Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3.&nbsp; Not Finding the Right Place to Start from<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_4_Reasons_for_the_Change\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp; Reasons for the Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_6_Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6.&nbsp; Do You Have the Right Skills for this Change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#_7_Making_a_Rash_Decision\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7.&nbsp; &nbsp;Making a Rash Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/career-change\/#Kenyan_Giants_Who_Have_Successfully_Made_A_Career_Change\" >Kenyan Giants Who Have Successfully Made A Career Change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management\"><\/span>Digital Marketing and Social Media Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management.png\" alt=\"Digital marketing\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Digital_Marketing_and_Social_Media_Management-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital marketing and traditional marketing are becoming heavily merged as social and online platforms start taking a more dominant role in organisations. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Needed\"><\/span>Education Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most organisations don\u2019t necessarily look for a particular degree to fill this position, as it is relatively new and constantly evolving. Your key advantage would be to keep yourself on top of the industry. With the great lack of skill in this field, a <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-university programme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will see you jump to the front of the interview line. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DIY route is also achievable. Look for YouTube tutorials, articles, papers and even networking meetings to go to for guidance. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect\"><\/span>What Can You Expect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as marketing is glamorized as the creative brain behind the organisation, digital marketing can be a whole other arena. Data, metrics, analysis and even coding will become a second language to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Positions\"><\/span>Possible Positions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital marketer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media marketer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts\"><\/span>\u00a0 Tourism and the Culinary Arts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts.png\" alt=\"Tourism and culinary arts\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Tourism_and_the_Culinary_Arts-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everything opens up and the hospitality industry opens up, you will find more culinary opportunities coming up. While culinary skills require experience, passion and a keen industry in the art can give you added advantage in mastering the skill. A curious and experimental nature will set you apart. With the growth of various platforms to showcase your skill, growth in the skill and attracting potential employers and customers is now easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Needed-2\"><\/span>Education Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is varying, depending on the role you are looking for. You simply cannot walk in apply as sous-chef with your engineering degree and get the job. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and some kitchen experience could certainly get you there though! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should the travel agency life be calling your name, your advantage will be some kind of travel-tourism qualification. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect-2\"><\/span><b>What Can You Expect?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nine-to-five will be forfeited in this industry. Kitchen staff work some of the longest hours in the world, apart from medical staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, these positions can be immensely rewarding, and if you are a people\u2019s person, you could thrive in these environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Positions-2\"><\/span>Possible Positions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head\/sous chef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruise staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel agent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight attendant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering\"><\/span>Computer Science and Software Engineering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering.png\" alt=\"Computer science\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Computer_Science_and_Software_Engineering-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are currently over two billion websites on the internet at the moment, with the number climbing by 300 to 500 per minute. Many companies are now waking up to the idea of having a digital print and hiring in this industry is expected to go up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Needed-3\"><\/span>Education Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is advantageous to have a Degree IT studies, most organisations, are more interested in your experience and skill set. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post- university programmes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pieces of training are hugely advantageous here. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect-3\"><\/span>What Can You Expect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, you will be learning a different language. The role is dynamic and exciting and your reward comes in when the site finally goes live and you start seeing some traffic to it, or when someone other than your mom downloads your new app. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Positions-3\"><\/span>Possible Positions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems programmer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software developer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile specialist\/ technologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application developer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programmer\/analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design\"><\/span>Media (Video and Sound) or Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design.png\" alt=\"Media studies\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Media_Video_and_Sound_or_Design-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If creativity is your thing and you loved playing around with colours and sounds in art class, this could definitely be your next venture! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Needed-4\"><\/span>Education Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Degree in Fine Arts could be advantageous here. But once again; a possible post-university diploma, some eye-catching photoshop skills or sound engineering course could land you a job. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect-4\"><\/span>What Can You Expect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positions include a nine-to-five, working on a company brand, hand-in-hand with the marketing and content departments. If sound engineering is more of your thing, you could venture into the event industry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could branch out and find yourself in the film industry or be freelancing for a variety of clients with your impressive video or Photoshop skills. Just keep in mind here, you are permanently competing for jobs and you could go for months without work. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Positions-4\"><\/span>Possible<b> Positions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphic designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio-visual producer\/designer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio editor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video producer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Finance_and_Accounting\"><\/span>Business, Finance and Accounting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Business_Finance_and_Accounting.png\" alt=\"Business and finance\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Business_Finance_and_Accounting.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Business_Finance_and_Accounting-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Business_Finance_and_Accounting-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem counter-intuitive but here we are looking toward those more entrepreneurial focused minds out there!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Needed-5\"><\/span>Education Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, your BCom, or MBA can go very far here. But so can some really big ideas. You may just need a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-up course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on basic accounting, or business management to get your idea off the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect-5\"><\/span>What Can You Expect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood, sweat, tears and the high risk of the business failing. The reward is a functioning business that you have created! Start-ups are exploding globally and there are endless possibilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Positions-5\"><\/span>Possible Positions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneur<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel investor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEO or Managing Director<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head of product<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_How_Do_You_Start\"><\/span>So, How Do You Start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step would to seek out your new profession. Settling on what to do next could be quite tricky. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct online research or speak to people in the position about your new venture! <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for a postgraduate course, postgraduate diplomas or post-university program to get something behind your name. There are numerous online sources that could assist you with this including <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrighterMonday Learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy<\/a>, <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera<\/a>\u00a0among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build up your experience during quarantine and lock down. Volunteer, freelance, have a personal project or intern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun! Changing your career can be the most daunting, yet freeing experience of your life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Change_Mistakes_To_Avoid\"><\/span>Career Change Mistakes To Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your career may be the best decision you ever made, but it could also be the worst.You, therefore, have to do your research and prepare yourself so that you can make the right steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tips to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not Having a Financial Plan to Support Your Transition<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Having_a_Financial_Plan_to_Support_Your_Transition.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Having_a_Financial_Plan_to_Support_Your_Transition.png\" alt=\"Financial planning\" class=\"wp-image-6493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Having_a_Financial_Plan_to_Support_Your_Transition.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Having_a_Financial_Plan_to_Support_Your_Transition-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Having_a_Financial_Plan_to_Support_Your_Transition-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A change in your career could mean a change in your pay, unlike when you are just changing jobs. You could end up in a job that doesn\u2019t pay as much as your last one. You, therefore, need to be financially prepared for the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the transition, you might need to rework your budget and cut down on some expenses To make the transition smooth, start making these adjustments before the transition so that you can adopt while things are still a bit smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-confusing-job-change-with-career-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Confusing Job Change with Career Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change.png\" alt=\"career change and job change\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Confusing_Job_Change_with_Career_Change-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very easy to confuse this two. Ask yourself whether it\u2019s your job that you would want to change, or your entire career, just to be clear on your next move. This will help you ensure that don\u2019t you end up in a career that you don\u2019t even like just because you dislike your job.If you\u2019re not sure, ask yourself whether there is some other work in your field that you would enjoy doing as opposed to what you currently do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could just be tired of what you are doing, especially if you have been doing the same thing for a long time. Maybe all you need is a new challenge instead of a completely new career. It could also be that you dislike your boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, it is best to find something else within your department to do. Be open to taking up new projects. If this still doesn\u2019t work and you still feel like your talents and skills could be put to better use, then you can go ahead and make the career change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-not-finding-the-right-place-to-start-from\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3.&nbsp; Not Finding the Right Place to Start from<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from.png\" alt=\"Where to start when changing careers\" class=\"wp-image-6495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Not_Finding_the_Right_Place_to_Start_from-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After deciding that you actually want to change your career, find a place that is a good fit for you. A place that will let you learn and grow since this is something completely different from what you&#8217;re used to. This could mean that you have to start small. Consider working for a start-up as opposed to a huge company, as start-ups give you more room to learn new things and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-reasons-for-the-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Reasons_for_the_Change\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp; Reasons for the Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Reasons_for_the_Change.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Reasons_for_the_Change.png\" alt=\"Reasons for changing careers\" class=\"wp-image-6496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Reasons_for_the_Change.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Reasons_for_the_Change-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Reasons_for_the_Change-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain careers could be very enticing. They could have a lot of benefits that you currently don\u2019t have. Don\u2019t change your career all because of the money. &nbsp;You could end up making more money and still not be comfortable or well suited for what you do and are constantly thinking of ways out. It is also very important to not let outside forces influence your career choice.This could be your friends, parents or significant other. They don\u2019t have to live that career every day; you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-do-you-have-the-right-skills-for-this-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_6_Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6.&nbsp; Do You Have the Right Skills for this Change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change.png\" alt=\"Skills when changing a job\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Do_You_Have_the_Right_Skills_for_this_Change-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A career change might require you to go back to school, work at an entry-level position to gain experience or learn the ropes of running your dream business. You could find ways to bridge the skills acquired in your old career to the new one. It is also necessary to gain additional training and skills before you can find a good job in a new field. Remember, as much as you have some work experience and transferable skills, every career has some unique skills needed. Find out whether you need new educational certifications and just how long this is going to take you.Try to find time to volunteer or intern in your new field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-making-a-rash-decision\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_7_Making_a_Rash_Decision\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7.&nbsp; &nbsp;Making a Rash Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Making_a_Rash_Decision.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Making_a_Rash_Decision.png\" alt=\"Making decisions about changing careers\" class=\"wp-image-6498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Making_a_Rash_Decision.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Making_a_Rash_Decision-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Making_a_Rash_Decision-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making this change, figure out the reasons why you want to leave. Take your time and do your research. Be honest with yourself, a career change is a lot to deal with, you will have to live with this decision, so again, take your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your time to and asses all the option, this could a good move for you if done for the right reasons and at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kenyan_Giants_Who_Have_Successfully_Made_A_Career_Change\"><\/span>Kenyan Giants Who Have Successfully Made A Career Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be inspired by these Kenyans who took that leap of faith, put in the work and are now reaping the fruits of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biko Zulu<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630.png\" alt=\"BikoZulu\" class=\"wp-image-6510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Biko-Zulu_1200x630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well known for his blog, BikoZulu has become synonymous with the culture of successful blogging in Kenya. His blog is one of the most popular in Kenya and has a faithful legion of followers. However, before becoming a successful writer, Biko was a laboratory technician, doing his duty in ridding the world of diseases and pathogens, as he has previously put it. Despite pursuing a course in the same career, Biko always had a burning desire for writing and over the years, he nurtured this talent to become the household name that he is today. He dropped his lab technician career and pursued his passion and today, he is one of the most sought-after writers in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Mutua Matheka<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630.png\" alt=\"Mutua Matheka\" class=\"wp-image-6511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Mutua_Matheka_1200x630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographer extraordinaire, master of all things visual, and a man with enviable photography skills, Mutua Matheka is no stranger to Kenyans. He is the man behind some of Nairobi\u2019s breathtaking portraits and is probably the man behind some of the most beautiful depictions of this city. But, despite having an artistic bug in him, Mutua did not start as a photographer and neither did he take formal classes in photography. He pursued Architecture in JKUAT, as his artistic nature drove him towards the course. Later on, he went to Germany for an internship and that is where he picked his love for photography and probably, his first camera. Upon coming back home, he actively pursued this passion, alongside his career in architecture and has since blossomed into a talented artist who did not entirely drop architecture but practices it alongside photography, which is his main hustle. Mutua is a testament to the fact that passion and a little creativity can take you far if you are brave enough to take up the challenge and are willing to put in the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Angela Ndambuki<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki.png\" alt=\"Angela Ndambuki\" class=\"wp-image-6512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Angela_Ndambuki-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting out as a mellow vocalist in the all-girls\u2019 group Tatuu, Angela remains an inspiration to many girls. She was recently appointed as the CEO of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce. Angela\u2019s light first shone when she started out as a singer in Tatuu but later settled on a career in law and rose to her <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/women-corporate-world\">current position<\/a>. She is a true indication that you can explore all your possibilities and become the very best in everything you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li>Francis Amisi aka Frasha<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630.png\" alt=\"Frasha\" class=\"wp-image-6513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Francis_Amisi_aka_Frasha_1200x630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frashaaaaaa, mi mkare!<\/em> Most of you know Frasha for his punchy lines in songs by P-Unit. The group shot to the limelight with their unusual hip hop style, calling themselves wagenge. Well, Frasha, one of the lead rappers in the group recently vied for an MCA seat in Athi River but unfortunately dropped out a couple of days before the polls. What most people don\u2019t know is that that would have marked his third career shift, since Frasha is not scared of taking any bull by the horn. He first started out as a physiotherapist, having pursued Diploma in Physiotherapy at the Kenya medical training College(KMTC). He went ahead to work in some of the biggest hospitals in the country, before quitting physiotherapy to join music full time. He is even one of the key shareholders of Pacho Records, a leading record label behind some big hits at the moment. Well, if you are hesitant to pursue what your heart wants, perhaps you can borrow a few tips from Frasha Dakitare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li>Caroline Mutoko<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630.png\" alt=\"Caroline Mutoko\" class=\"wp-image-6514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caroline_Mutoko_1200x630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She is known as the queen of Kenya radio. She is known for outspoken nature, and a fearless ability to fight anyone that tries to bring her down. However, Caroline did not start off in radio. After graduation, like most people, she got into banking. She later joined Radio Africa where she started off by doing traffic updates. She later started voicing radio ads before she got her own show. She has since then grown in the media industry and is one of the most celebrated media gurus in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing a career is not an easy thing to do. However, if you can learn anything from these successful Kenyans is that it is doable, as long as you put in the work and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell about other people you know who have changed careers and what you have learned from them in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted economies across the world leaving in its wake numerous layoffs and salary cuts. If you are among the affected of you can see the signs, it might be time to quickly re-strategise your career path and re-align your plans to take advantage of the available opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0 Take advantage of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[213],"tags":[],"content_author":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4736","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-job-search-advice"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4736"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4736\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4736"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=4736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}