Learn About Yourself. Take time to do a self-assessment of your values, how you like to work and what you'd be compelled to do even if you never got paid. Research careers and industries that map to your skills and interests. Don't Be Deterred by a Lack of Experience. In developing a resume and other promotional materials for the field you want to pursue, think about how your current skills and talents apply to the responsibilities you'll hold in the new job. And lastly, remember That Any Progress Is Good Progress. Even confident people stay in unsatisfying jobs because they feel safe and because they're afraid of making a bad decision.