How To Make A Career Change - Sylvain Newton, Newton Consultancy

Considering a career change but unsure where to begin? Sylvain Newton went from working in the hospitality industry to working in leadership and development, and most recently starting his own consultancy. He spent 7 years in catering school working at various events, restaurants and hotels, before beginning a career in L&D with larger corporations. Having ended up in a role that he never would have imagined, Sylvain shares some advice for young people who are unsure about which career to choose, or who feel as though they need to follow one specific path. In the interview he discusses:

• His career path (which he knew he would follow from childhood)
• His perspective on changing your goals/career choice and the need to normalise it
• How to utilise your network to help achieve your goals 
• The importance of being persistent
• Why salary shouldn’t be the only factor you consider with a job 

The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Check out our other interviews with professionals from organisations such as Google, Ernst & Young and Tech Nation.