Changing careers can be both exciting and a challenge.  The biggest challenge career changers face is overcoming the fears of potential employers who doubt your qualifications because of your lack of experience.  The key to overcoming resistance facing most career changers is to stop simply looking for your dream job and begin actually doing it.  Below are a few tips to help career changers get on the road to their new dream job.

1.    Just Do It. Waiting for an employer to give you that big break won't do much for helping you change careers.  If you want to get the attention of potential employers begin doing what you say you want to do even if it doesn't pay.  For example, if you want to work in litigation instead of contracts, consider volunteering your time pro bono to low-income litigants. The extra effort will shine on your resume.
2.    Go Back To School. Well, you don't literally need to go back to school (although you can) but you should read books, attend workshops, join associations and learn everything you can about the new career you're pursuing. Be sure to subscribe to industry newsletters and publications so that you can be up-to-date on recent news and happenings in the industry.
3.    Become A Member. Surround yourself with people who are working in or in some way connected to the career you want. Take the time and effort to build a network of people that can help you get one step closer to your new career.  As always you need to keep your network alive by being useful to those who you have connected to.  Send useful articles, connections, invitations to events etc. to those in your network.