Author
John Davies
Occupational Licensing Researcher
John Davies spent nine years as a compliance analyst for a state professional licensing board, reviewing applications and continuing-education requirements across trade and healthcare occupations. Before that, he directed career-services programming at a community college, where he built partnerships with local employers to place career-changers into apprenticeships and certificate programs. John's writing for CareerSwitchHub concentrates on the regulatory side of switching careers: licensing exams, state-by-state requirements, and how to evaluate whether a credentialing program is actually worth its cost. He is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Articles by John Davies
- How to Become a Paralegal Without a Law DegreeA step-by-step guide to becoming a paralegal as a career change: the real education requirements, entry-level on-ramps, certification, and pay.
- How to Become a Therapist as a Second CareerA step-by-step guide to becoming a therapist as a career change: the licensure tracks, the real timeline, and whether skipping a psychology degree works.
- How to Become an Electrician at Any AgeA step-by-step guide to becoming an electrician as a career change: apprenticeship options, pay while training, and whether you are too old to start.
