Tips to Help Career Changers Find New Jobs

Starting over in a new career field isn’t easy. Finding a job is tougher because you no longer have years of industry experience to back you up. So, essentially, you’re competing on a level playing field with people who are ten years or more your junior. It could be discouraging, but it doesn’t have to be.
The following tips from Randstad Staffing could help you position yourself to find a great job and make 2010 a stellar year:

• Be open to starting at the bottom and working your way up
• Focus on training and education in your new field, versus climbing the ladder
• Sometimes a stint at a smaller company where you get to wear a lot of hats can be the launching pad that gets you to a bigger and better opportunity
• Volunteerism is valuable, but if you can’t identify these opportunities in the industry you’re hoping to break into, definitely focus your efforts on nonprofit opportunities that provide skills that will be helpful in your new career direction.
• Identify and introduce yourself to potential mentors in your new field. Ask for their help in discovering learning opportunities

Changing careers can be as exciting as it is frightening, but finding an entry level job in a new career field could take from several months to a year. Following the tips above might make the search a lot shorter and a lot less painful.

Originally posted by Candice A