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Your first step in transitioning out of teaching is emotionally preparing yourself. This is very challenging, as once you decide to leave the classroom, prioritizing your career change is a must. Your BTC Getting Started Guide provides some reflection questions to support you.

The typical timeline for transitioning from teaching to a new career varies. A job search within the same field can take anywhere from 2-6 months, however, a career transition can take even longer (Wass, 2023). While some transitions can happen more quickly, especially if no significant upskilling is needed, others may take longer if you're entering a competitive field or need to fill knowledge and skill gaps.

Reference: The Truth About Making a Career Change

You will receive all personalized support through ChatBTC 3.0, your 24/7 Career Transition AI Coach, as well as access to all BTC Coaching workshops, templates, and resources. The Beyond the Classroom Experience begins with a Career Transition Pre-Assessment that will recommend resources and a personalized career transition plan based on your career goals.

Common careers for former teachers include Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer, Assessment Specialist, Project Manager, Training Specialist, etc. However, there are no limitations to your options if you are willing to put in the work to reach your goals!

Depending on your target role, you might need a portfolio to showcase your work, especially for creative positions like Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer, Graphic Designer, etc. Premium and Premium Plus memberships provide portfolio building support if you need it.

Once you have researched the required qualifications for your new career path, create a list of skills or knowledge areas where you feel underprepared. For instance, you might be unfamiliar with data analysis tools like Tableau or project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum. Check out your BTC Getting Started Guide fore more information on transferring skills and upskilling.