{"id":25177,"date":"2020-11-27T09:51:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=25177"},"modified":"2020-11-27T09:51:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:51:41","slug":"how-can-i-start-my-business-career-at-age-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/business\/how-can-i-start-my-business-career-at-age-35\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Start my Business Career at Age 35?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting your business career at any age is completely possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your previous experience or qualifications, there\u2019s always time to realise your ambitions. Whether that\u2019s moving into a marketing role or building your own business from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You always can take control of your life and carve your path, whatever that may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it might be daunting switching careers, it doesn\u2019t have to be. It could be as simple as restructuring your CV or taking a short course to build your knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, you aren\u2019t out of options when it comes to starting your business journey. There\u2019s plenty of courses out there to help you take the first steps. All you need to do is find the one that\u2019s right for you and your circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35 is as good an age as any for believing in your ability and going for the career you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decide Your Business Career Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first step towards your new career in business is deciding what exactly you\u2019re aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business is an umbrella term with a broad range of sectors that require a different set of skills. Becoming a copywriter compared to a bookkeeper will be a very different journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deciding what exactly interests you will help you plan how you\u2019re going to make your goals a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you know what you want to do you can research the job role further. You\u2019ll be able to learn what exactly you\u2019ll need to succeed. Whether that\u2019s a short course to upskill and start your own business or a university degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure what route you\u2019d like to go down consider employers you\u2019d love to work for. Look at what job vacancies they have and what skills they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, take a broader course such as an A Level in Business Studies<\/a>. This will give you insight into the various roles within a business such as marketing, economics, sales and human resources. Which in turn can help you decide which area you are interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fulfil Your Potential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve decided what it is you\u2019re aiming for you\u2019ll need to fill the gaps in your knowledge. Whether that\u2019s completing a short course or an\u00a0A Level<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s possible to do at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An\u00a0Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a solid choice for those looking to go to university. This is a level 3 qualification that is equivalent to A Level study. An Access to HE Diploma can be worth up to 3 As at A Level with a high grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, if you\u2019re lacking qualifications or don\u2019t have relevant A Levels the Access to HE Diploma is a great alternative. And it forgoes the need for enrolling on various courses to meet university requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it may not be necessary if you aren\u2019t aiming for university. For example, if you want to start a business then perhaps an\u00a0introduction to digital marketing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0would be more beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll learn valuable insight into getting your business online and reaching your target audience without sacrificing too much time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way in which you can decide what course to enrol in will be looking at what employers want. Search the job roles that interest you and make a note of the skills or qualifications they\u2019re after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way you can be sure that you\u2019re on the right path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Discredit Your Life Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just because you\u2019re looking to start a new career does not mean your previous experience isn\u2019t valid. Employers value life experience and often seek candidates from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because you can draw from your past experiences and work on tasks or challenges from different angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to share what you\u2019ve learnt previously and how it can benefit your new career. You\u2019ll have a host of transferrable skills so make sure you don\u2019t downplay your abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a professional, you\u2019ll have gained skills such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n