These Career Boxes Sure Are Uncomfortable!

"We insist on the straight and narrow when the Artists' Way is a spiral path" (Julia Cameron, The Artists Way, Souvenir Press Ltd.)

I wonder what this quote means to you. For me, this quote encompasses something very important about the paths that we choose for ourselves and how we guide others in choosing their own path. I'm not suggesting we all see ourselves as Artists - but I do believe we all have 'creative potential' within us. One of the ways in which we express ourselves creatively is in the work that we do - in our professional lives. I'd like to invite you to consider the quote above in the context of how we approach our careers and prepare young people for theirs.

My intention in writing this article is to explore the concept and implications of encouraging young (and older) people to pursue a career path that is 'logical' and 'straight-line' in nature. I've recently formed a belief that a career does not HAVE to be 'straight-line' in nature. What I mean by this is many people will find themselves going from compulsory schooling, to College, to University, to a career, to a promotion and so on - but many won't. Many will find themselves chopping and changing and finding it challenging to find a place to settle and rest as a profession for life. I found myself in this latter group and part of this article is my own story. I hope that by sharing and questioning, someone somewhere might begin to consider a more fulfilling career which might just break the mould.

Like every writer, I am influenced by my own personal experiences. I, therefore, present to readers an 'opinion piece' with the objective of stimulating debate, discussion and deeper thinking about how we prepare young people, and encourage adults of all ages, to conduct their professional lives and to steer their career trajectory. The article considers the way that we are prepared for our careers as children and pupils at school and the support we may or may not receive from the 'system' when making choices about our education and our professional or vocational direction. I am very happy to share some of my own personal experiences, not only revealing why this topic is of interest to me, but also demonstrating the complexities of finding a career path and understanding what this ultimately means in the 'grand scheme' of things. For me, this writing will be more than worthwhile if one reader has a little think about the issues I raise. That is not to imply at all that this article is to be taken too seriously. In fact, I hope to encourage readers to consider the possibilities of a broader, multi-faceted career path. If I was being really bold I would even share my secret hope that this would then reach some of the members of our inspirational younger generations and may even lead to one person feeling hopeful, relieved and excited about not fitting into one career box or a 'straight-line' career path.

Our lives are often categorised into the 'big five': health, wealth, friends & family, leisure, and work, which may or may not equate to a 'career'. The importance we place on our work is unique to the individual of course, and the centrality of our career to our identity will also vary immensely. For example, for some work is just a way to spend a few hours five days a week, which also happens to pay the bills and is generally just something we are 'expected' to do. For others a career is the embodiment of a life's purpose. A professional role for this person might be as central to their identity as their nationality, gender, age or religion. For the former, work is just a something they Do.

Compare these two sentences:

I work in a shop three days a week on the meat counter.

I am a butcher.

I grew up in the UK. Around the age of 14, kids are asked to choose their Options for which subjects they take for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). The culmination of their studies in these subjects will mark the end of their compulsory education. I can remember choosing my subjects, Humanities, Drama, French, and all the compulsory ones, with little stress or dilemma. In fact there was no drama really for me at this stage. Two years after my compulsory schooling was complete, I found myself sitting my A Level exams and applying for University courses all over England. I applied to 6 Universities to study Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status. I was accepted by a University in Nottingham. Off I went to Uni in September of the year 2000, having survived the Y2K disasters that were predicted! So at the age of 18 I found myself in living in Halls of Residence, attending lectures and placements, and generally having a good time.

By half way through the first year I decided to listen to a very strong 'gut feeling' that teaching wasn't for me and made the call to tell my folks. I didn't realise it at the time but that decision would be the first of many instances in which my intuition was calling out to me - and I listened.

Why am I sharing this with you?

What happened next was traumatic for my 18 year old self, having experienced basically no real drama up until that point in my life. As dramatic as it sounds, I think I totally lost sense of who I was. I call it my mini-identity crisis.

I don't want to over-exaggerate this story, nor to minimise it, because it is only with the gift of hindsight that I can say that it was actually not as bad as it seemed. But to any other 18 year old in the same position, calling it trivial would be insensitive and disrespectful. Something I think we subject young people to all too often.

Who was I if not a teacher? What was I going to do? What was I going to be? Who was I?

The mini-identity crisis manifested itself in a number of unpleasant patterns of thought and behaviour for which I have since done a lot of hard work to replace with more empowering ways of thinking and Being.

Even after I went back to Uni, got a degree and went on to obtain a PhD, my 'career path' was still unclear to me. Don't get me wrong, I've 'known' that what I want to do professionally is work with people who want to create personal change for a long time. Ever since learned that personal development can become a profession, I knew it was for me. It made total sense, and that was indeed the first time something made total sense when I thought about my career. Was that enough to get me training to become a specialist in mindset and human behaviour and taking the steps towards practicing as a professional coach and change facilitator? No. I didn't actively pursue a career in coaching for another six years. Call it procrastination, waiting for ducks to line up, or just plain fear, it took me that long. I got there in the end and this is not where this story ends.

I'm 29 years old. I left school 13 years ago. It was only the other day that I began to even consider the concept of a multi-faceted career, made up of a number of activities and using the full range of my skills to earn an income and find fulfillment. All I can tell you is that when I had that lightbulb moment and I suddenly thought 'Aha, maybe I can be a writer, and a coach, and a researcher, and a workshop facilitator...' - my world opened up. For the first time since the bliss of childhood, it made sense.

Of course it felt unnatural to squeeze into a career box that didn't fit me. Of course I found myself circling and never finding something to settle on. For me, there wasn't one thing. There were heaps! It's only now, looking back at the first chapter of my professional life, that I can sigh and relax knowing that it's OK if I don't fit into a career box. There wasn't ever going to be one box, or one straight line career path for me. I'm well and truly on that spiral path to my destiny and I'm excited to finally trust that my skill set has a lot to offer in a number of fields.

What makes sense to me the most in all of this is the decision to follow my passion. To do whatever feels right. To do the things that take me into a flow of action and creativity. To let myself be free and express who I am through my work and my career. I feel safe in the knowledge that that is my true purpose.

I now ask myself how can this experience translate into a meaningful message for young people out there who are scratching their heads while looking at Uni courses and job descriptions that don't quite sum up who they want to become. I don't profess to have any universal wisdom but I do encourage all young people out there, and people of all ages, to listen to that tap on the shoulder and begin to entertain the notion that your career could be a spiral pathway made up of all sorts of different roles and directions. Education and training are important and if you approach these early decisions with the approach that it might not be just one box that you fit into, you might just hear that voice of wisdom from your intuition and find that first dream job that ticks ALL of your boxes and sets you off on the exhilarating career spiral pathway of your own. I now have the utter delight of working with people who want to create a career because of who they want to Be, not just who they think they should be. I'm just the lucky one who gets to come along on their journey with them. What joy.

Reference: Cameron, J. (1994) The Artist's Way: a spiritual path to higher creativity. Souvenir Press Ltd.

Dr. Louise Greenstock - Researcher and Mindset Specialist
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Hey College Students! Check Out These Best Future Careers

Not surprisingly many websites nowadays will try to say which the best careers offer the best prediction in the years to come. They based statistically on growth percentage in the recent years. However, other people never reflected this concerns base on which careers get the payout, which job are easier to acquire and so on. As long as they have a proper and organized career management though sometimes they need to have career transition inevitably. Despite of all of this, there are some general trends proven true.

Future career fashion

One of the fastest progressing areas of business, employment and communication in recent years are all because of our computer technology. Continued assimilation of IT and digital communication into one package throughout different sectors ensures that this fashion will go on longer. Web developers, systems analysts, computer programmers, designers and developers, consultants and information managers show something of these career spot.

Included also in the career spot are engineers including fiber, cable, satellites and more.

Healthcare career

Health care job also guaranteed in demand due to increasing population - particularly those people belongs to older age groups in which health care services and treatments available extended to farther places. Number of administrative jobs expanded and support roles needed.

Other potential "hot" career in the future includes the spot of scientific advance particularly in "biotechnology". Highlighted on this area are tissue engineers and gene programmers - but all skills on this area are included. Another new technology added is nanotechnology and energy technology.

Due to population changes lots of career arises in addition to healthcare. To name the few are:

Teaching and Tourism, Training and Development and care of the elderly or Care-giving these careers are predicted to be in demand and would increase more as also with Financial Advisors.

Current services would increase as population grows older. Legal sector, Military career, Educators, tutors and a lot more. Consider also the massive return of income sectors of paying for domestic support like house helpers, maids, cleaners and drivers etc. This could not be avoided due to higher level of divorce yield mostly on single-parent families.

New services are developing recognize to another career spot. Many of these services are directly serve to the end users or the consumers itself. Few of those are Counseling, different Complementary Therapies also includes Coaches and Physical Training Instructors.

Fresh Graduates: What is the best career for the future?

One of the biggest problems of the society is the high percentage of unemployed sector.

Obviously this includes the fresh graduates who are still looking where to land a good job.

Lucky are those who properly organized their career management program before graduating because obviously they are first one to succeed in the pool of job searching.

Although some of demand careers already mentioned above, here are some that offer most new job as opposed to future career fashion.

* Accountants and auditors.

* Applications software engineers.

* Computer systems analysts.

* Secondary school teachers.

* Systems engineers.

* Systems analysts.

* Network administrators.

* Employment and recruitment specialists.

Finally, your choice of career may vary on your skills, capacity in whatever field you are confident of delivering it. Create a career management program to let you organize what you must do in your career choice.

You will be confident if you have to assess first yourself knowing your weakness and strength, tolerance level and limitations. If you surely are the master of yourself, no doubt you would be successful in your career.

Take Care of These When Switching Careers!

Most often, we get to meet people who are unsatisfied with their present career. Some don't like the low pay package and want more, some other don't like the work culture of their career and many more still don't prefer to part with their values that is demanded in their job. One of these reasons might be enough for individuals to switch their career. And many other special ones are their again who just switch their career to do something they love - something they have thought to do since they were kids unknown of these tough choices. But the decision is truly a tough and risky one, and must be taken with utmost care. Given are a few points to consider when switching careers:

Never make decision with money as the basis: Less pay package can rarely be the deciding factor for a career switch. And if you feel so, have a deeper study into other significant factors like workplace, career path heading nowhere, your interests, etc. to know the real reason of boredom.

Never get into something that doesn't match with your skill set: God has given some skills and abilities to all of us. Some others are there that we build up during our journey of life. Now, don't ever get into something that doesn't match with your inner skills and abilities. Many people try out a career that has no relevance with their skills, just for the reason that the career is booming or has large number of vacancies.

Study to depth and, only then should you jump: Don't take a decision to switch just because you heard from someone about the career, or just by a superficial study of the career. Or you'll again have to meet dissatisfaction Have an in depth analysis of the career and yourself and only then should you change the path.

Never go only by a counselor: Career counselors just follow a few interpretations from your answers and accordingly suggest a career. Try to question their suggestions and make out whether the career suggested suits to you or not. These counselors are just guides who can facilitate your decision making process.

Never go after somebody: Only seeing one of your friends or relatives getting into a particular career and being successful in it is not a sufficient cause for you to take up that career. Somebody achieves success in a career just because they are passionate about that. Now if you know a little about that career and probably have a bit of interest too, doesn't necessarily imply that you'll also be successful there.

Don't stick rigidly to known information: Things change. There might be some career that was having rules unsuitable to you but, with the passage of time, there have been changes in it that have made it very much suitable for you. Therefore, you should try to know the unknown and take a decision only after that.

Remember that perseverance is the key: You should always keep in mind that you won't get a success overnight and you have to stick to the career you choose. Or, you'll meet failure there too. A career switch is really time consuming process and, at times, you might feel like returning to the previous field. But, give time to yourself to adjust to the new job.

But finally, don't hesitate: Lastly, if you have made the decision after studying every possibility, you should kick off all hesitation. Look around and just plunge. Be sure of your abilities and the fact that you'll achieve success in whatever career you are about to try.

A good knowledge of our likes and dislikes can always be helpful while switching careers. It is very significant step of our life and must be taken with utmost care. When taken keeping the above points in mind, a career switch proves to offer long lasting benefits and immense pleasure to you.

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Tired of Your Career? Don't Miss These 6 Crucial Steps To Moving Out Of That Job You Hate

Sometimes you are met with the reality that you are stuck in a career...and headed nowhere fast. Here's what you need to do the moment you realize that you have become tired of your career.

1. Begin by making a conscience effort to separate your disdain for the job (and the people and the policies) from those small tasks in the job that bring you at least a little joy.

2. Don't let the fact that you are tired of your career get you sidetracked - promise yourself that you will separate the people from the issues.

* To make this a little more doable, pretend to watch yourself from an outsider's perspective.

* Pretend like you are the star of a new movie...and in that movie you watch how your current career unfolded...scene by scene.

3. Look closely at all of the tasks involved in doing your job. Make sure you observe everything - from the mundane to the exciting.

* Take an assessment for everything you do in your job.

* It doesn't matter whether it's a task that you do everyday or one that you do once every two years...place it on the list.

* Perhaps you interact with customers, or you interact with a team...list out all of the various things that you do or have done in your job

4. Now...go down your list and give each job task a score between -3 and 3 based on how much you liked (or disliked) that particular task.

* Use a "-3" for those tasks that you hated with passion.

* Use a "%2B3" for those tasks that made you feel like "yeah...THIS is what I was made to do.)

* Use any number in-between -3 and %2B3 to score the rest.

5. Take a look at those task that scored anywhere from -3 to 0.

* Those are the tasks that you can do without in your next career.

* Those are the tasks that are driving you bananas and making you want to tear your hair out.

6. Now take a close look at those tasks that were scored %2B1 and above.

* They will give you an indication of the types of new career move that might fit your more closely.

* These are the tasks that you need to try to match to your new job.

* These are the tasks that you organize your resume around in an effort to attract a new job.

Sometimes when you are tired of your career, you get locked into looking at everything that you don't like about it.

You find yourself not liking the people, or the policy or even the job task itself...but when it comes down to it, the job that you are in had to have something about it that attracted you in the first place.

Give yourself a little credit.

* Even though you're tired of your career because it involves a lot of stuff that you DON'T like...there has to be something about it that you DO like.

* Force yourself to look at your career to find those things that you like will help you figure out your next step.

* Your challenge is to identify that something that attracted you to your job.

When you become tired of your career...don't make the mistake of leaping BEFORE you give yourself a chance to do a thorough what-I-want-from-my-next-career assessment.

* Recognize the signs of career burnout...and then create a plan of action that will move you forward.

* Though you are tired of your career - and you know what you DON'T want...it's just that you're not quite sure of what you DO want.

*The next step of career success requires proactive planning and action from you [http://www.career-change-positioning.com/career-success-with-contribution.html].

* Then, Review The 10 Biggest Career Change Mistakes And What You Should Do To Avoid Them.

Whatever you do, don't stay stuck in a career that you hate. Protect yourself by figuring out what it is that you want from your next career.

You deserve to be in a career that makes your heart go wild!

* Signed: Latarsha Lytle, MBA your career positioning advocate...and your greatest fan.

Latarsha Lytle is a motivational business and career consultant who works with women who are looking to do more with their lives to find flexible and rewarding careers and businesses that kindles with their passion and fits into the context of their life.

She works with many women to wrap their SweetSpot, THAT thing that they were made to do, into a career or business that fits their life, stirs their passion, earns them money AND lets them leave their mark.

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Changing your career? Watch for these five saboteurs of higher career change

When you find the right career fit, life will move into a new impetus. Find the right job within your career gives the wings of life!

It is common for people to stall somewhere on this course between discovery and the success of the transition. Many people determine what is important to them, identify the right track career and job interest. Then something happens-a barrier prevents them from achieving success. I call these obstacles saboteurs career change.

Here are the top five saboteurs many career changers face. Recognize and understand how to overcome them, so that they do not hinder your success.

1. Time -these days, we're all too busy. Become distracting and losing focus is a common occurrence. As a change of career, it can be devastating. You have to make the time and effort needed to stay on course to promote.

2 bone…money - financial pressures may take two different shapes You may worry that a job change automatically means a pay cut. Obligations such as student loans or put food on the table can lead to take the first job offered to you. As a career change, you have to do your homework and realistically evaluate your salary expectations. In this way, you will not be unpleasantly surprised, nor it yourself, especially if you have transferable skills. Develop self-discipline remain faithful to your path.

3. Confidence -it is common for career changers to wrestle with how to translate their new career vision convincing and honest in a curriculum and interviews. The key here is to not do it alone. Many good books that can help are readily available. Or you can consult an expert resume, career counselor or coach. An expert can help you smoothen out rough edges, so you can express your thoughts with confidence and vision.

4. connections -career changers often rely on their family and friends to support them in their transition. However, according to a recent study by Stanford, more people find jobs through an informal network of contacts than through friends and relatives. In addition, the study found that jobs found this way pay better and are more rewarding. In some cases, family members really hinder your job search. Why? Maybe they have a hard time seeing you in another career or fear that you can modify. In any case, as a change of career, it is important to expand your network and make connections. Be part of an industry association, participation in professional events and connect with other users online.

5. Enthusiasm -stay motivated throughout your job search is essential. I often see career changers get discouraged, ran out of steam within one to three months of their career transition and wants to quit. As a change of career, it is important to stay motivated! If you keep your energy high, you'll become a magnet that attracts the right people and opportunities at your fingertips. If you need help to stay motivated, go to the gym, take a walk, vigorous, or read the funnies. Try to avoid a funk, but if you succumb, you get back on track – fast!

Don't fall victim to wreckers career change. Remember, to successfully reach your career goal is worth it! Do you have what it takes to make your career humming. Apply the focus, commitment and discipline to get what you want – and deserve.

(c) copyright-Elizabeth m. Lengyel, PeopleCoach, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.

Elizabeth m. Lengyel, President of PeopleCoach, Inc., provides career advancements. A trusted career coach, Elizabeth is passionate about helping ambitious professionals get juiced on their careers. The result? The right job in the career that I love.

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Changing Careers? Avoid These 5 Classic Mistakes

Most of the experts say that the average person can expect to change careers (not just jobs) 3 to 5 times in their working life. The reasons? Many people are burnt-out, underpaid, stressed out, bored, unsatisfied, or at a career dead end. For some, their careers have changed on them --thanks to corporate mergers, changes in technology, company restructuring, age discrimination, and a thousand other reasons.

After counseling thousands of people in finding new careers and jobs, we have found that there are 5 classic mistakes most career and job changers make:

MISTAKE 1: NO CLEAR GOAL.

Not having a clear goal is like trying to run a race when you do not know where the finish line is. Many career changers have only a partial goal. They KNOW that they want a job with less stress, or more money, or more of a future, or more independence, or more satisfaction. A career goal, however, should be comprehensive, specific, clear, and realistic. It should include not only the practicalities of your situation, but also who you are, the realities of the job market, and the potential pitfalls.

MISTAKE 2: NO CLEAR PICTURE OF YOUR STRENGTHS.

Most career changers (and job seekers) spend more time worrying about their weaknesses than their strengths. Most people don't even know what their strengths are. But it is your strengths--not your weaknesses--that determine your career success. Get a professional assessment. This should also include your personal characteristics, motivation, aptitudes, goals, values, interests, and talents. A career and job decision is too important not to have this picture.

MISTAKE 3: NO CAREFUL PLANNING.

Sure, most people think about it for a long time, but thinking is not the same thing as detailed planning. Most people plan a night out with friends more carefully than they plan their careers. Planning would mean researching the new career, talking to people who are in the new career, getting some hands-on experience, reading (books, trade journals, industry newsletters), developing strategies for any possible negatives or problems, consulting with a mentor, knowing what education or training you would need, and other actions.

MISTAKE 4: NO MOTIVATION.

As a psychologist who has worked with underachievers of all ages, I can tell you that many have good intentions but fail to take action. This is, of course, a normal human trait. There are times when all of us procrastinate, give ourselves excuses, and do not do the things that will lead us to our goals. If you are changing careers, however, you had better be motivated. Only consistent, daily, well-considered action will get you where you want to go.

MISTAKE 5: NO INDIVIDUALIZED JOB SEARCH STRATEGY.

If you are changing careers, you need something more than the usual job search tactics. You need a strategy that fits who you are as a unique individual and the fact that you are changing careers. For example, if you tell a job interviewer (or anyone else) that you are "changing careers," it is the kiss of death. You see, if you are changing careers, then you are starting over--from square one--and are competing with kids just out of school. Instead, you should say, "I am taking the next step in my career" (which, actually, is closer to the truth for most career changers). Another example: Make sure your résumé is rewritten so that it doesn't "lock you in" to the old career. Go light on the jargon. Emphasize skills in the old career that would be a real advantage (not just "transferable skills") in the new career.

If you avoid these classic mistakes, you are well on your way to making a successful job and career change.

Sander Marcus, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Professional Resume Writer in Chicago. He has over 3 decades of experience in providing career counseling, aptitude testing, job search coaching, and resume writing to tens of thousands of individuals, and has conducted pre-employment personnel evaluations for hundreds of companies. He is the co-author of 2 books on academic underachievement, various tests, and numerous articles. He can be contacted at marcus@iit.edu, 312-567-3358. http://www.center.iit.edu/careermotiv8.htm

Avoid the Wrong Career With These 10 Tips

Before discussing how to avoid the wrong career objective, lets mention the #1 mistake we make when choosing a career. We don't do our homework! Americans take less then 3 hours when choosing a career objective, less time than most of us take when choosing a new car! A career will affect your entire life, and everybody in it, so take adequate time to research your new career. You should also research all the amazing opportunities available to you and across different industries. And what about creating your own position, one that you would love and know it could help employers? Employers are so stretched, they often do not have the time to develop new job descriptions and career objectives for their own staff, even if it would pay to do so.

If you are not happy with your current career objective or job, I will be the first person to encourage you to change. Many of us are taught by parents and others that it's not wise to change careers just because we're unhappy. Many of us are taught that if we bring in a paycheck, that is enough. NOT SO. Unhappiness in your career can lead to relationship problems, increased stress and health problems, increased conflict with coworkers (due to unhappiness), financial stress from overspending, searching for that quick fix.....etc. But the real key is, when you are not being authentic and doing work you dislike, you are blocking your energy, your creativity. The 'Law of Attraction' has been around for centuries and when it comes to energetics you can't defy physics. Thoughts and feelings have energy, just read Dr. Matura Emoto's book - The Hidden Messages in Water. A physicist that has documented the power behind our thoughts and words. So if you want to prosper in your career, you'd better find something that resonates with your body, mind, spirit and emotions.

Changing career objectives, or choosing your first one, is a decision you should take your time with. If family and friends pressure you to hurry your decision, run.

Here are a few considerations before you jump ahead.

1. Even if you know what your next profession will be, have you reviewed your 'likes' and favorite hobbies to see how they could be transformed into a new career objective?

2. Have you spent 20-30 hours investigating your new career objective, including interviewing employees and employers within your next position or profession?

3. Have you researched demand projections for that position/profession for the next 5-10 years?

4. Is it possible to volunteer or shadow someone for a short time before changing to your new career? Write up a paper on the experience and send it to the person with favorable highlights about your mentor and experience. People love this.

5. Have you thought about creating podcasts of prospective employer interviews in your new career that you can use along with your resume? This not only helps you discover more about the position but demonstrates your creativity.

6. Have you reviewed what the new career objective will do for your mind, body, spirit, emotion connection?

7. Enroll in membership to an association or club within your new profession. See what it will take to get a position of responsibility. This will help your job search and put you in front of key people.

8. Identify your ideal lifestyle, personality, your skills, and likes/dislikes thoroughly before selecting a career. I often have to remind clients that if they are night owls waking up at 5:00 am to get to work by 7:30 am goes against their ideal and they might become resentful toward the job.

9. If you've noticed, I haven't mentioned anything about the $ behind the position/profession. This should NOT be a reason to choose a career. The reason to choose the career should be your passion and interest for that type of work. If you love what you do, the money will come. You might need to go beyond employment to start a little business but if you love your field, you will think of a bunch of ideas how to make money with it.

10. Have fun with this process of looking for your next career. It should not be stressful but fun. Take lots of notes on your experience and who knows maybe it'll bring you some humor someday or you might publish a book on your life and will need them.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it has helped clarify how to begin looking for a new (or your first) career. On a personal note, I am on my fifth career after choosing the first 3 for their financial rewards......MISTAKE. The last 2 have come from my heart and have changed my life. I became a Horticulturist at 48 yr. old and love it so its never too late. I am now teaching, coaching and counseling people (my fifth career) and loving it, so don't stop. There are no limits to how many careers you can have, except you.

Jeanne M. Prichard is the Founder and CEO of Truefocus, an online Career and Business Development Center that offers coaching, counseling and business education for entrepreneurs.She has created programs using Self Mastery, a new age approach to success using our innate strengths and energetics. This article gives you tips to avoid choosing the wrong career. Subscribe to her EzineArticles today to help you in your new career search. Follow her at http://www.facebook.com/truefocus and http://www.jeanneprichard.blogspot.com

Career change after 50-don't make these errors

Almost everyone, at one time or another believes that a career change. How do you get over 50 chances of a career change increases.
 
Changing careers can be a stressful experience, so here's a list of career change mistakes that avoiding them will make the transition to a new career less painless and successful as possible:

Does not have a career plan:Most people put more planning in their holiday than their career plan. Career plan details are important: plan B, financial strategies, career search, career goals, long term flexibility and frequent updates are all keys to a successful career plan after 50.

Neglecting careful self-assessment:Not evaluate your likes, dislikes, interests, type of organizations do not want to work for the values and competencies and self-reflection could put overall in a new career that is better than the career that you left alone. Know and understand what you like and what you dislike will assist you in making the right career change decision.

Focus on the wrong reason changing careers:If you don't like or hate your job doesn't mean that you need to find a new career. You have a problem with your boss, is the company a bad place to work, there is a negative trend in business-are all the pressures that can push incorrectly conclude the career or job are to blame.

Get financial and career plans in order before you close your current job. In the situation better, find a new career and then put in your notice to resign.

More income will solve your problems of career:Maybe it's not more income but less concentrated more spending and less debt. Making a career change for the sole purpose of making more money many times you will find that you are no longer happy in your new job faster payment or career that you had previously.

Forgetting to network:Get career information required by a variety of sources. Talk with friends, co-workers, individuals who work in a planned career, members of industry associations, so you can get answers to your questions, find required education and self-study and any job openings. Inability to use and develop this valuable resource can keep you from making a series of errors and can extend your search to the right career.

Do not develop all the career options available:We talked about the importance of networking. This is just a way to explore the development of all your career options. The use of the internet, studying trends in scheduled and find other career working in the career planning and plan on short informative talks with them to learn more.

Like any important decision you have more options the better decision.

Looking for a career change without necessary qualifications:If there is a gap in your career search and do not have the necessary qualifications and experience that we can try to change careers with little chance of success.

While through many careers are transferable skills there are other requirements that must be met. Education (can be satisfied with the self-study, learning internet education and part-time), relevant experience (can be satisfied with experience of part-time and volunteer), certifications (can be learned by self-study and formal education), anyone can add to your qualifications.

This brings us back to the beginning; career planning after 50, overcome all these errors, add to your personal confidence and help you find the right job in the career of right.

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