Career-Change Websites
Finding a new job can be a tough process. It's even tougher for someone who is looking to switch directions midcareer and find a job in a new industry. Several free online resources can provide advice for people who are trying to make a career change.
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Free Career Change Advice
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Several websites charge for advice on how to make a career change, which can be helpful for people whose budgets can afford this kind of service. However, a number of free and credible resources on making a career switch can be found online for people who need budget-conscious advice.
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Assessment Tools
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Career-change websites often provide assessment tools to help job seekers decide what kinds of careers might work for them, or whether a career switch is a good move to make. These quizzes, tests and "how-to" articles can be an early steppingstone to help people decide where to take their careers.
In-Demand Careers
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For people who already have decided to switch careers, some career-change websites list industries and careers that are growing or becoming more in-demand. By looking at such lists, job-seekers can research potential careers that may allow them to have a stable job outlook.
Resumes for Career Change
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Writing a resume that will wow employers in a new career field can be a tricky task. Many career-change websites offer articles that help people rewrite their resumes in a way that play up their overall career strengths. This can help overcome one of the challenges of obtaining a job in a field in which one has no professional experience.
Career-Change Website Examples
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Some of the prominent websites with free career-change advice include Yahoo! Hotjobs, Career Path, Monster, U.S. News and World Report, and Fast Company.
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