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How to Make a Career Change
in a Challenged Economy
With the job market buckling under the weight of the housing credit
and financial crises, job seekers need to be especially savvy in their
pursuit. Pink slips are stacking up for nearly nine percent of the
population jolting the economy staggeringly into reverse. There is
little doubt on recession.
So if you are one of those whose job has been eliminated, fear you
might be or just are someone wanting to make a career change at
what some might say is the worst time since the recession of 2001,
can you find the right career and actually land a good position? Or
maybe you want to start a business. Is it the right time in this failing
economy? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding
“yes” if your quest capitalizes on the trying times. The right plan with
concrete goals and a sound savings will insure quicker success.
Certain industries are particularly vulnerable during recessions,
including retail, manufacturing, the financial and investment areas
and technology.
Health care, education, energy and security are industries where the
demand for workers is at its greatest right now.
This may be the time to go back to school or get an advanced
degree if you have the interest and the time.
If you are employed, and fear there may be layoffs in your company,
it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Update your resume. Make sure that
you are still networking with old bosses, coworkers, and business
contacts. Don’t wait until you are laid off to keep your contacts and
resume fresh.
In order to stand out in interviews and even within your existing
company there are some important things you can do now.
First: Show that you are innovative in identifying waste, cutting
costs and increasing income.
Second: Be visible and positive. Be noticed in a positive way. This
is not time to fade into the background.
Third: Do much more than is asked. Produce beyond what is
expected.
Fourth: Be hungry to learn new things. You want to be known as a
go-getter who gets the job done well.
Take the time now to update your resume, network, learn new things
and get noticed. This will pay off in any economy. Start now!
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Mary Lee Gannon is a productivity and leadership expert who went
from being a stay-at-home mother with four children to divorce,
poverty and then on to become a newspaper reporter, trade
association executive director, public relations consultant, and
foundation president and CEO. View Mary Lee’s free career tips,
worksheets and Blog on her website at www.startingovernow.com.
Contact Mary Lee at info@startingovernow.com.
in a Challenged Economy
With the job market buckling under the weight of the housing credit
and financial crises, job seekers need to be especially savvy in their
pursuit. Pink slips are stacking up for nearly nine percent of the
population jolting the economy staggeringly into reverse. There is
little doubt on recession.
So if you are one of those whose job has been eliminated, fear you
might be or just are someone wanting to make a career change at
what some might say is the worst time since the recession of 2001,
can you find the right career and actually land a good position? Or
maybe you want to start a business. Is it the right time in this failing
economy? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding
“yes” if your quest capitalizes on the trying times. The right plan with
concrete goals and a sound savings will insure quicker success.
Certain industries are particularly vulnerable during recessions,
including retail, manufacturing, the financial and investment areas
and technology.
Health care, education, energy and security are industries where the
demand for workers is at its greatest right now.
This may be the time to go back to school or get an advanced
degree if you have the interest and the time.
If you are employed, and fear there may be layoffs in your company,
it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Update your resume. Make sure that
you are still networking with old bosses, coworkers, and business
contacts. Don’t wait until you are laid off to keep your contacts and
resume fresh.
In order to stand out in interviews and even within your existing
company there are some important things you can do now.
First: Show that you are innovative in identifying waste, cutting
costs and increasing income.
Second: Be visible and positive. Be noticed in a positive way. This
is not time to fade into the background.
Third: Do much more than is asked. Produce beyond what is
expected.
Fourth: Be hungry to learn new things. You want to be known as a
go-getter who gets the job done well.
Take the time now to update your resume, network, learn new things
and get noticed. This will pay off in any economy. Start now!
Get Mary Lee’s new FREE e-book “Make Your Wheel of Fortune
Spin on Balance" by clicking here.
Follow Mary Lee's career tips on Twitter.com at StartingOverNow.
For the FREE Worksheets: “Does Your Resume Look Weathered?”
and “Goals - What They Did for Me” go to: http://www.startingovernow.
com/Articles-and-Tip-Sheets.html
Mary Lee Gannon is a productivity and leadership expert who went
from being a stay-at-home mother with four children to divorce,
poverty and then on to become a newspaper reporter, trade
association executive director, public relations consultant, and
foundation president and CEO. View Mary Lee’s free career tips,
worksheets and Blog on her website at www.startingovernow.com.
Contact Mary Lee at info@startingovernow.com.
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Whether you are an executive who is "stuck," your company needs
better productivity, or you are in a life transition you represent the
people and organizations Executive Leadership Coach Mary Lee has
helped. Learn how to clarify direction, create strategy, upgrade skills,
optimize your environment and wipe out fear and doubt. Make it fun =
get more done!
Mary Lee’s strategies from her book “Starting Over” helped her in her
own transformation from stay-at-home mother with four children living
a country club life to the reality of a difficult marriage, divorce, poverty,
welfare and then on to president and CEO. Eliminate self doubt, under-
performance, money fears, relationships woes, and negative influence
so that you may soar. Then lead others to improve their lives and your
business. Start now! For a FREE introductory coaching session via
phone contact info@startingovernow.com.
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FREE Resources
to help you:
1. United States of America's
primary source on career
information:
www.onetcenter.org
2. Wage Estimates
www.salary.com and Bureau of
Labor and Statistics
3. Organize Your Job Search -
Post a Question etc.:
www.cvtips.com
4. Starting Over After Divorce:
www.womansdivorce.com
5. Starting Over for Women:
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6. Self Improvement:
www.selfgrowth.com.
7. Job Postings, Resume
Advice and Resources:
www.careerbuiler.com
8. Templates for: business
plans, competitive analysis,
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www.score.org/business_toolbox
.html
9. Federal/Sate/Local
Government jobs:
www.USAJOBS.com
10. U.S. Government's Free
online courses, webinars and
podcasts for workforce
development:
www.onetacademy.com.
11. Occupational Outlook
Handbok 2008-09 by Bureau of
Labor and Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.ht
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to help you:
1. United States of America's
primary source on career
information:
www.onetcenter.org
2. Wage Estimates
www.salary.com and Bureau of
Labor and Statistics
3. Organize Your Job Search -
Post a Question etc.:
www.cvtips.com
4. Starting Over After Divorce:
www.womansdivorce.com
5. Starting Over for Women:
www.makingbreadmagazine.co
m
6. Self Improvement:
www.selfgrowth.com.
7. Job Postings, Resume
Advice and Resources:
www.careerbuiler.com
8. Templates for: business
plans, competitive analysis,
start up costs and more:
www.score.org/business_toolbox
.html
9. Federal/Sate/Local
Government jobs:
www.USAJOBS.com
10. U.S. Government's Free
online courses, webinars and
podcasts for workforce
development:
www.onetacademy.com.
11. Occupational Outlook
Handbok 2008-09 by Bureau of
Labor and Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.ht
m
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