Career Planning
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Assessing Skill - Assessment Tests
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A look at some different options for self assessment tests. This can be a great way to re-evaluate your skills and help point out strengths and weaknesses in regards to deciding what jobs to apply to.
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Successful second acts: a career change can lead to greater job fulfillment
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"A common time for people to think about a career change is when they have just been laid off, meaning that many people in this economy are starting to think about changing gears and following their dreams." This article talks about how to take a negative (layoff, etc..) and turn it into a positive (a more fulfilling career).
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Summer Must-Read? Try Career Advice
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Reading up on the latest job-finding tactics and strategies can be a great use of your time. But there are so many books out there - where do you begin. This article has several recommendations and for further ideas check out the <a href="http://www.joblessjoe.com/advice/jeff/2009/06/08/what-are-best-books-job-seekers">article</a> by Job Coach Jeff.
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Trading a white collar for blue
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Advice on moving from a desk job to a skilled trade.
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Grad Guide to Starting Your Career
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Some good Q&A for recent college grads.
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Discovering What You Really Want to Do and Doing It
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Discovering What You Really Want to Do and Doing It - Good tips on how to find your true passion.
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Will a career change work for you?
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Being unemployed might make you think, "Is it time for a career change?". This might be the kind of stuff that keeps you up at night. How do you make that kind of HUGE decision? This article offers some great guidance around what to look at before making the decision.
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Go for a new career
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Some good info on how to choose your next career and some websites you can use to help explore that decision - for free!
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Retirees Try Teaching as a Second Career
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Some retirees are finding a new career in teaching.
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Why you aren't finding a job in a different field
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"More than half (54%) of us would choose a different career path if we were starting all over again with the knowledge we have today, according to a recent survey by staffing firm Adecco USA." But making your case to a new employer that a career change is right for you can be tough... Here are some tips on how to avoid the common mistakes that most career-changers make.
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5 Places With Promising Job Prospects
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One way to focus your career search is to seek out regions of the country with the most favorable conditions (those with low unemployment rates and perhaps even job creation taking place) and could stand to benefit from the stimulus plan.
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6 Free Online Courses to Beef Up Your Resume
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"In this competitive job market, any extra skills you acquire can help beef up your resume and boost your odds of getting hired." What most people don't realize is that some courses are free! This article discusses some of the areas that are in high demand right now and and which free courses are available to acquire these skills.
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Going back to school to get a job
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"While some people choose to train for professions that build upon the skills they already have, others make radical career changes." I know a lot of unemployed people who have started taking classes. Either via online education sources or at local community colleges. Their goal is to add some new or differentiating skills that will make them more attractive to their next employer.
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Career Discovery
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What fields will benefit from the stimulus plan?
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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