PRACTICAL ADVICE TO BEGIN A CAREER CHANGE

For decades, I have been immersed in all-things-careers as a collegiate job seeker, graduate student, university Adjunct Faculty, volunteer speaker and Career Change Champion (my term!). As a lifelong learner for the career category, I gain a deep knowledge of resources and actions to exchange with others. This blog highlights best-of information to select a role that fits you.

CAREER COACH = SMART INVESTMENT

If you feel overwhelmed about a career move, you might retain a seasoned Career Coach. This expert will provide an upfront explanation of details (process, fee). Plus, s/he will encourage communication through a visual platform (such as Zoom) as standard procedure.

After choosing a Career Coach, dedicate yourself to achieve desired results. Allocate extra time and effort: set weekly goals; assign Career Change hours on a calendar; adopt a proactive attitude; try self-marketing.

An advantage of a Career Coach is to expand your thinking and doing about work-life priorities. Through diligence, you can save time and money (example: be hired faster to reduce lost income from under employment).