Thinking about changing careers in your 30s?
- Jon Orozco
- Jun 27
- 1 min read
You’re not too late. You’re not starting over. And no, you’re not behind.
What you are is experienced. Self-aware. More strategic than you were in your 20s.
Career changes in your 30s aren’t setbacks, they’re upgrades. You know what drains you, what drives you, and what you're no longer willing to settle for.
The good news? You already have skills that move across industries and roles with power:
💡 Problem Solving – You’ve likely worked through chaos, change, and challenge. That’s leadership.
💬 Communication – Whether it's email, conflict, presentations, or managing up, clear communication is currency.
🤝 Relationship Building – People want to work with people they trust. You’ve built that muscle.
📈 Adaptability – You’ve learned, unlearned, and re-learned. You can do it again.🧠 Critical Thinking – You don't just execute—you evaluate, analyze, and connect dots.
🛠️ Project Management – Deadlines, moving parts, different personalities? You’ve got receipts.
🌱 Emotional Intelligence – Arguably the most valuable skill in any workplace. Period.
The résumé doesn’t show everything.But if you’re making a pivot in your 30s, show them what won’t need training: your maturity, judgment, and ability to make things happen.
What skills helped you switch careers—or what’s holding you back from making the leap?
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