Its hard to know whether the new job you have your eye on will be a better fit for you than the one you’re in.

2. Get started on your own little research project, and collect resources as if you were
going to write a thesis on your new job of choice. Outline the possible career
options, the best and worst aspects of the job, possible companies you could work
for, the types of work these companies do, and the personality types these fields
attract. You will be an expert in no time, and you’ll be able to more accurately gauge
whether you’d like to make a transition.

3. Once you’ve done your research, find a friend or a connection who will be painfully
honest with you and fill you in on all the facets of the field: the good, the bad, and the
really ugly. If this person is a disgruntled inhabitant of the career space you’re trying to
get into, even better.

4. Follow around a gracious individual who is willing to show you the ins and outs of the
profession. There’s nothing quite like first-hand experience to get a feel for whether
you’re really excited about a certain role. Remember to ask very politely, and offer to
help out for the day in exchange for this person’s time (read: actually do some work,
don’t just observe).

5. Freelancing is a great thing, and it serves dual purposes: You gain experience in a
certain field, and you get introduced to an industry without having to
permanently commit.

6. At some point, you may want to leave your full-time job to truly dedicate yourself to
honing a new career path and a different set of skills. And in this case, it can be helpful
to find alternative ways to make money. Don’t be afraid to do some experiments while
you explore new professional outlets.

7. The AMCAT is India’s first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates
to get their first job quickly and efficiently.