If this sounds like you, it might be time to consider switching careers. Job-hopping is a growing trend among young professionals, and for many good reasons. Download the eBook. Not many people can afford to quit their jobs and go back to school full-time.
And even if a younger employee is more comfortable with technology, the most important measure of their effectiveness in their position is whether or not they can do the job well — technology or no technology.
To keep up with the latest in technology, subscribe to popular sites such as TechCrunch, Mashable or Gizmodo. If you need additional help understanding specific software programs, classes are available online or on campus at community colleges that cover computer basics. Reviewing the list of crossover skills can be a great way to boost confidence as you set out to learn whatever remaining skills you need to conquer. For instance, some teachers who leave the classroom for the business world find that they are a lot more prepared than they anticipated.
Many learn that their skills of dealing with difficult behaviors, balancing the needs of upwards of a hundred people at a time, and reaching benchmark achievement goals make them uniquely qualified to work well with others, manage the needs of coworkers, managers, and consumers and accomplish goals set by management. Even though you are unemployed, you have still retained valuable skills from your years of employment. Get potential employers to notice you by highlighting key skills and experience on your resume, and writing a strong cover letter that describes exactly why you are fit for the job.
If you are interested in updating your skill set, consider taking advantage of resources available in the community.
Department of Labor has set up One Stop Career Centers in all 50 states where participants can take computer training courses for free and become more confident about their skills. Perhaps you see yourself in one of them. Women over 50 are changing jobs and careers for a variety of reasons. Divorce, an empty nest or death of a spouse are just a few of the major reasons why some in this group seek out new employment. Women looking to follow their passion, learn something new, or looking for a change of pace are also switching careers after Regardless of the reason, below are a few:.
Local and trade organizations are great, but check out LinkedIn for groups filled with women in similar situations. Stay on top of tech advances, cultivate energy and stay fit. More : Website for women in midlife features a hefty section on careers and work. Next Avenue : complete section on changing careers after Changing careers over 60 can be tricky, but people all over the country are doing it all the time. While a complete degree change may not be possible, this group is still willing and capable to venture into new career territory:.
The over career-changing crowd should choose careers that enable them to forge their own path and allow for some independence, such as sales, freelance work, social activism and consulting.
The Purpose Prize : For people age 60 and over who are passionate about solving complex problems. Topics include technology, careers, retirement and more. Some over career changes may be looking to liven things up and quicken the pace. Others, however, may be looking to slow things down a bit on the career front so they can make room for other life priorities. For these folks, part time work can be just the ticket. And while part time may not mean 20 hours a week, it could mean less days a week or more stretches of time not working but working 40 hours when needed.
Job sharing: As employers become more flexible, they are more willing to do what they need to keep good talent around. Job sharing with another colleague could mean a variety of setups: one week on and one week off, half the week on and the rest off, etc. Working remotely: By cutting commute time and even a set lunch hour, you may be able to pack 8 hours of work into five. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act ADEA prohibits companies with 20 or more employees from engaging in age-discrimination against people age 40 and older.
It forbids discrimination when it comes to pay, promotions, training, benefits, hiring and more. You should be aware of, but not obsessed with, the fact that age discrimination does exist. Women are hit with the double whammy of age and gender discrimination.
There are things you can do to combat age discrimination, including:. Never stop learning. At this point, you career change may very well be facilitated by word-of-mouth. Keep eyes, ears, and connections open. Age discrimination can be tough to prove, particularly if you believe not being hired for a job is based solely on your age, but you can contact the U.
Many skills translate from one industry go another. For instance, the ability to think clearly and convey meaning is necessary for a writer, but is also necessary for any other career that involves words.
And the better at it that you are, the more successful you will be. Here are a few examples of new careers that make for easier transitions from traditional careers. AARP : Tools, resources and more for re-careering and working after retirement.
CareerOneStop : Comprehensive resource sponsored by the U. The feeling they have achieved most of what they wanted to in their career, and yet they feel depressed at the prospect of another 30 years doing the same job.
So what should you do if you have decided it is time for a career change? An astonishing 80 per cent of us end up in the wrong job,' says Greaves, who runs a coaching business called The Big Leap. That's often a solid career with a professional qualification. But most people aren't maturing until their early twenties, and before that we tend to listen to other people's opinions of what we should do with our lives, rather than our own. Often it hits people around 33, when they decide they have done it all in their career and they want to find fulfilment instead,' she says.
Sounds like you? Then changing career could be the best decision you ever make, says David Thomas, chief executive of Crac, the Careers Research and Advisory Centre. If you can find a role that you love, the change will be totally invigorating. Thomas has made two major career changes in his life, having originally been a teacher for 19 years. In fact, they are often astonished that the skills they have acquired move with them from job to job.
Changing jobs in your 30s is one thing, but changing careers is a different concept. How will employers view a job candidate in this age group applying for their first job in this field? Probably the same way they view everyone else — and the hiring manager might be impressed that you have the guts to follow your dreams. Saunders-Cheatham recommends networking to find jobs. Schedule informational meetings.
Take people out for coffee and ask questions about what they do, trends in the industry, company goals and challenges. Another key is to embrace LinkedIn.
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