“There is no ideal age for changing career paths; it depends more on a person’s maturity, personal and profession staff , and their circumstances.”

A study by the State Public Employment Service ( employment , SEPE), conducted by the Occupational Observatory, reveals that 40.13% of people who changed their employment contract also changed their occupation. According to Jesusa García, a psychologist specializing in work al and Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, “this figure is the highest in the last five years, which may lead us to believe that more and more people are changing occupations throughout their lives.” 

In this interview, we spoke with the expert about the signs that might indicate it’s time to take the next step in our professional development . In addition, the expert will address these issues in a workshop organized by the University’s School of Education and Psychology, with the goal of providing tools and core topic steps to take the next step in our professional degree program . 

What signs might indicate that a person needs to reorient their career degree program ? Do we realize this right from the start, or does it take us a while to realize that something needs to change?

Jesusa García: The signs that a person needs to reorient their degree program vary depending on their age and career path. Those with less than ten years of experience often feel that they have Closed completed a phase and are looking to grow professionally, take on more responsibilities, and increase their compensation. In contrast, those with between ten and twenty years of experience tend to prioritize a work that brings them staff and professional satisfaction and is aligned with their values. On the other hand, younger people tend to recognize the need for a change sooner. Older individuals also recognize this need, but they tend to delay making a decision, often due to their personal and family circumstances.

I have witnessed some particularly enriching career changes at degree program . Among the most profound ones I recall are those of a music graduate who used to own a store and is now a high school teacher, and an engineer from design who transitioned to become a teacher at training Profesional.

Does changing career paths ( degree program ) always mean switching industries, or is it enough to simply update your professional skills?

In the nearly fifteen years I’ve been working in career coaching ( career guidance), I’ve supported both people who have changed industries and those who simply needed to update their skills. In my experience, major changes in industry and organizational roles ( subject ) are more common. However, this perception may be biased: those seeking professional support have usually already identified the need to undergo a profound transformation and believe they will need guidance. 

Is there an optimal age for changing career paths, or does it depend more on a person’s skills—soft skills—maturity, etc.? Are there any data on the percentage of people who are considering or have gone through a career change degree program?

I don’t believe there’s an optimal age for changing career paths. The decision depends more on maturity, personal and professional growth staff , and each person’s circumstances. Even so, there are stages in life when this need arises more frequently: it used to occur around age forty, while now it seems to have shifted toward age fifty. Some analyses link this to the so-called “midlife crisis,” although it would be more accurate to describe it as a process of reevaluation and personal staff and professional maturity. Not everyone experiences it, but when it does occur, it can spur a change in degree program, along with other life transitions.

On November 26, he will host a session for people who are considering a change at degree program. What is the “ goal ” he will be presenting, and what can attendees expect?

The " goal " (Career Path) program, offered by the " workshop ," aims to provide participants with a roadmap that allows them to reflect on their career paths and, if they decide they want to advance or change direction, to approach that process in a structured way.

We will discuss the steps needed to engage in this reflection and manage the fears that such an important decision can generate: where to start, how to define your career goal , and what steps to take to turn it into a concrete plan.