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Career Transition: Top Five Tips for Changing Careers over 40

January 31st, 2012

By Lincoln

Changing your career at any age can be a nerve wracking experience.  Gone are the days where people work for the same company from college until retirement; changing careers at midlife is more common than ever. Changing a career is a process that can be fun, self-awakening, and can give you a new zeal for living. Get started today and ask the people who care the most about you to give you the support you need.

1.  Take an inventory of your skills.  You can start simple by making a pro/con list of your latest career, volunteer activities, and hobbies. This can give you a big picture of what you like and enjoy and can get you thinking about your skills used for hobbies or volunteering and incorporating them into your career.  You can also find many » Read more: Career Transition: Top Five Tips for Changing Careers over 40

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Career Tips: Take Control of Your Career

January 26th, 2011

By Anthony Sills

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss

In today’s uncertain job market many people are looking to make a change but don’t know how.  Whether you are unemployed or underemployed the following tips will point you in the right direction.  Just remember that there is no silver bullet that will solve all of your employment problems.  But with some direction, some hard work, and some creativity you can land the job of your dreams!

With the employment market down, job seekers are becoming more and more worried all over America. It has gotten to the point in many areas that people are staying in jobs the hate because they are scared to join the ranks of unemployed job seekers. » Read more: Career Tips: Take Control of Your Career

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Job Opportunities: Find Your Role in the New Green Economy

September 14th, 2010

By Jackie Simmonds, Blog Editor

I stumbled across a conference that is worthy of mention, the Massachusetts Green Career Conference to be held on October 1, 2010 in Marlborough, MA.  Many job seekers are looking to get into green careers but don’t have much information about how to make the transition.  For green job seekers this just might be the answer to defining your new career.

This conference has an extensive green career training program planned along with coaching and an exhibit hall for green businesses.  Some of the learning opportunities include:

INTRODUCTORY TRAINING FOR GREEN CAREERS:

Leading experts and educators in Massachusetts will talk about green careers in:

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