When you’re thinking about making a career change, it’s crucial to determine the real requirements of any new career you are considering. Some types of jobs are regulated professions, which means that there are very specific qualifications which are legally required for anyone who intends to work in the field. Determining the real requirements of [...]

It would be nice to think that everyone who provides you with career planning advice has only your best interests at heart. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many people, from college program coordinators, to private school managers, to school counselors have biases and agendas that may not be obvious to you at first glance. [...]

Decision making is a very personal process, and there is no single correct way to come to a good decision. You may be tend to use very tangible, concrete information for your decision making, or you may be more of an intuitive person who uses information that is abstract and theoretical to inform your decisions. [...]

Making a career change can feel pretty daunting. You may feel that you have limited options, or you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible directions you could take. You may have no idea where to start, or you may have a good sense of what it will take to change careers but [...]

Ten things you need to know and consider before making a career change: 1. Your interests Ensuring a job is a good fit for your interests will help you to be happy over the long term in your new chosen career. 2. Your abilities Choosing a career that requires skills that do not come naturally [...]

Are you among the growing number of moms returning to work after leaving paid employment to care for your family? Maybe your youngest child is learning to walk, starting kindergarten, or leaving for college. You may be yearning for the rewards of your former career, feeling the isolation of your “empty nest” or in need [...]