Sep 23, 2009 6:00 am US/Eastern
3 On Your Side: Switching Careers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Over the past year, millions of Americans have lost their jobs. And trying to find a job in the same field isn't always possible, leaving many people looking for new careers.
So where do you go? 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan takes a look at some things you need to do to make the switch.
Whether by choice or necessity, millions of people are considering a new career. But making a big change isn't easy.
"If you're thinking about changing careers, you should understand that it'll probably take a good one to three years to get started on your new career. And you'll probably have to take a step back financially, income-wise, at least in the short term," said Janet Siroto with Good Housekeeping.
Good Housekeeping recommends making a list of the most enjoyable parts of your previous jobs.
Then start a file of job descriptions that sound interesting.
If you've been out of the workforce for some time, such as a stay at home mother, consider whether you could get paid for what you're now doing for free.
"And once you get a more specific idea of what sounds interesting, you can go to a great Web site, careercast.com, and look under the jobs rated link, and you'll get an idea of how much you can earn and what sort of qualifications you'll need," said Siroto.
Trying to decide which field to go into?
Good Housekeeping says these 5 positions are most likely hiring now and in the future:
- Dental Assistant
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Court Reporter
- Surgical Technologist
- Nutritionist or Dietetic Technician
And if you've decided to head back to school, you're not alone.
32 percent of Americans who want to pursue higher education are hoping to launch a new career.
RELATED LINK:
www.careercast.com
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