Archive for Career Change Women
Fire Your Boss and Start Your Own Business
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut? You wake up each morning and go to the same job, driving on the same roads, walking on the same streets, and doing the same thing day after day - and that gets pretty boring!
Do you feel unappreciated at work? You may be a hard worker but never get the true recognition you deserve from your boss and colleagues. Just once you would like your boss to pat you on the back and say, "Good job," but unfortunately that day never seems to come.
If this describes Read more [...]
Stay ahead of the curve: Planning career changes
Because our professional lives are such a big part of who we are, thinking about one's career and what one is doing as their job (or their labor) is inevitable. And therefore, so too are career changes inevitable. Statistics show that men and women entering into the workforce today may be expected to change their careers an average of three times throughout their working lives. If you are serious about changing careers, the number one advice is to first understand what you really want. Are you simply Read more [...]
How to Write a Resume For Your Mid-Life Career Change
Career changers often feel challenged when asked to write a resume targeting a new industry. Here are some tips to help you make the transition. Of course, successful career changers do not rely on resumes to do the whole job. They realize that networking and "back door" opportunities tend to be more successful.(1) Use buzzwords and jargon that show you are familiar with your target industry. Refer to skills that are valued in that industry.When you change careers, you find recruiters and Read more [...]
In Demand Jobs For Midlife Career Changes
Spiking Unemployment Got You Down?
I just read the news and saw that the good news is that unemployment rates are at 10%. Of course, this is the official rate. Most experts believe that the real number is closer to twice that when people are counted who have given up their job search or settled for underemployment. It is always tough to change careers in middle age, but it is especially challenging when unemployment is very high.
At our age, we have family responsibilities and bills to pay. Read more [...]
How To make a Good First Impression in Your New Job
First impressions last a lifetime. When starting a new job, you want to ensure your first impression is a positive one.
Here are some tips for hitting it off with your new supervisor and colleagues and getting your workspace ready for business.
Making a Good Impression on Your Supervisor:
1. Learn your supervisor's work style. Observe your supervisor closely and listen attentively to everything they have to say. You'll discover their communication style and notice whether it's mostly by Read more [...]
Mid-Life Career Change – 3 Reasons to Get (or Not Get) An MBA Degree For Career Growth
Mid-life career changers often consider returning to school. Here are 3 reasons why you might consider getting an MBA... and when you might consider an alternative approach to growing your career..
(1) Supplementing skills in a field where you are already successful.
An MBA degree has become extremely popular as a second degree to supplement an existing specialty. For instance, nurses and doctors are seeking business knowledge in such large numbers that some universities have created Read more [...]
How to Plan a Career Change
Choosing a career is never an easy choice, but following your passion is worth every effort that you put into planning a change in your career. With adequate planning, the switchover can be exciting, motivating, and rejuvenating instead of fraught with worry.
Consider the following strategies as you plan and implement your career change:
1. Assess your motives. Unearth the reasons for your desire to change careers. Do you feel underappreciated, underpaid, overworked, or unsatisfied in your Read more [...]
How to Discover the Career of Your Dreams
Do you work in a career that doesn't satisfy you? It's easy to feel stuck because your job is providing you with security. It's a scary thing to leave that security for the pursuit of your passion!
At the same time, there are steps you can take today to build the career you truly desire. Your passion for your new career can catapult you to success and unlock your dreams.
Confucius said, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." Heed his advice and you'll be Read more [...]