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Career Change: Success Tips
Successful career change is based on first making an honest assessment of your skills and experiences. Then you match them against the current market conditions. Finally you set realistic goals. Here are five strategies to keep in mind when changing careers:
Plan for a longer job search.
Changing industries requires research, which requires time. Assess your financial situation and make realistic decisions. You may have to consider an interim position or part-time work or even volunteering to bridge to your new career and gain valuable experience.
Learn the business.
Read every article you can find on the industry, so that you can leverage your skills in offering solutions to industry challenges and demonstrate the value you would add to an organization.
Find a coach.
Coaches can provide you with insights into your new career field. They can also introduce you to key people and give you success advice. Treat them well for they are valuable resources.
Forget about ads and search firms.
With the exception of entry-level positions, companies run ads to recruit prospects with specific experience. This is also true of search firms, who are paid to find highly experienced talent that matches the job description exactly.
Network, network, network.
Networking is the key to any successful job search, especially in the case of a career change. The most effective way to transfer skills to a new field or new career is by using your contacts. Companies are more willing to take risks on people who are referred to them by individuals who can account for the candidates' abilities and potential.
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CAREER TOPICS
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Your past employer is not investing hours in a personal vendetta against you.Fact #2:
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Are you miserable at your job (or what you are doing) but go
anyway to earn a living? Do you feel you are unable to use
your talents and are doing things that are stressful? Do you
find yourself in a career rut? Wouldn't you rather be in your
ideal income position and "Go to Play" everyday? Most
people spend approximately 35% to over 67% of their
waking hours working. Being unhappy for so much of the
day makes it difficult to enjoy the rest of your waking hours.
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Preparing For Your Job Interview: What You Need To Know To Be Successful
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Get a Raise: How To Ask Your Boss For More Money
How many people do you know who think they deserve a pay rise, but are too scared to ask? You might even be one of those people! Why is it we are afraid to ask for what we believe we are worth? It's time to stop worrying and start asking, but before you charge into your boss's office give yourself the best chance of success with these helpful tips?then book that meeting with the boss.Do an audit.
How To Write A Resume, Avoid These Resume Mistakes
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Telephone Job Interview Preparation Tips
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They are offered for a variety of reasons including cost savings,
screening of candidates and out-of-town applicants.
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Personality Testing; Myth and Realities
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Minding Your Own Business
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How to Make Your Career Change Easier
Despite what your grandmother told you, life is not supposed to be a struggle. The same is true for making a career change.
So you want to work at home
There are several ways to work from home. Some of the more popular ways are affiliate programs, direct marketing and
starting your own business.
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