CAREER CHANGE TIPS
Changing your Career after many years of working in an industry can be a
daunting and stressful ordeal. However, the good news is that you have more
transferable skills than you think. If you work with a church in your spare time,
try to transfer those skills to workplace ideals and describe them appropriately in
your updated resume. You might be overlooking language and bilingualism, but it
is important. Seventy-five percent (75%) of executive recruiters say Spanish is
most in demand by employers, and job seekers who speak another language are
likely to find work faster and command a higher salary or wage. Make sure you
include a list of the languages you speak with written or conversational fluency, in
your resume.
Whether you are taking the leap into a new industry or returning to the workforce
after many years as a stay-at-home professional, consider the following questions
before moving forward with your career change. Sometimes this period of
change and flux can be positive because it affords the opportunity to be
thoughtful about what you truly want. A job is more than just a paycheck. It’s
about self-respect and emotional growth. Establish job goals before you begin.
• What makes you happy?
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When do you need to work?
• What kind of atmosphere do you like?
• What do you want for your future?
• How much do you need to earn to support yourself and family?
• What is your minimum requirement?
• Do you need a job that offers health insurance?
• Are you willing to travel?
• Are there any jobs that you morally oppose?
• Are you willing to start at lower place to get your dream job?
• Do you want to break into an industry?
Skills Assessment Tests and Quizzes are often helpful in determining the answers
to those questions. Websites like www.ProjectCareer.com , www.MyPlan.com ,
www.MyCareerWhiz.com , www.questcareer.com, www.CareerKey.org, and
www.Free-Career-Test.com can prove useful. Not all skills assessment tests are
free,