Career Resources for Career Changers

From Career Resources @ Simmons

1 Information on Changing careers
2 Support for Changing Careers
3 Returning to work
4 Specific industries
5 Some Career Resource Library Books
6 Related Pages

Information on Changing careers

Quintessential Careers: Job & Career Resources for Career Changers
A collection of resources, tools, and tips for job-seekers considering making a career change, with lists of common mistakes, resume and cover letter tips, and information on self-assessment tests.
http://www.quintcareers.com/career_change_resources.html

Careerbuilder.com: Changing Jobs
See the section on 'Changing Jobs' for advice on what to do when you're laid off or fired and how to afford a career change.
http://careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/CareerBytes/Articles.aspx

Monster.com Career Change
Articles, tips, quizzes and reports for career changers from Monster.com. Categories include 'Career Changers' and 'Careers at 50+'.
http://change.monster.com/

Career Voyages
This web site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, provides information on high growth, high demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/

Life Support: Emotional Steps Toward Making a Career Change
Making the transition from your current job to a new career can be a difficult emotional endeavor. Learn the skills necessary to mine your spiritual self and find the career of your dreams.
http://www.finetuning.com/articles/1942-life-support--emotional-steps-toward-making-a-career-change.html

Can You Afford to Change Careers?
If you feel the need for a major shift in your work life, you may want to go for it—just go for it slowly and deliberately to keep your financial footing. Find out more in this National Endowment for Financial Education Web site.
http://www.nefe.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yjgBVpk5W8Q%3D&tabid=70&mid=511

Life Advice About Changing Your Job
This Web site can help you assess whether it's time to make a move, and will look at your options should you decide that it is time.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/employ/change-jobs/changjob.htm

Work Changes Require Health Choices: Protect Your Rights
This Department of Labor site looks at your health care choices on your first job; in case of job loss; while looking for a new job; in retirement; HIPAA and COBRA.
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/Publications/work_changes.html

Deciding What to do with Your 401K Plan When You Change Jobs
Should you leave it where it is, or take it with you? Should you roll the money over into an IRA or into your new employer's retirement plan? This site looks at your options.
http://www.360financialliteracy.org/Life+Stages/Career/Articles/Retirement+Planning/Deciding+what+to+do+with+your+401%28k%29+plan+when+you+change+jobs.htm

Support for Changing Careers

US Department of Labor: Employment & Training Administration
"The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems".
http://www.doleta.gov/

Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW)
An organization whose programs are dedicated to women and work. WOW leads the National Women's Workforce Network, a network of organizations committed to increasing women and girls' access to well-paid work, the Family Economic Self-Sufficiency Project (FESS), and the Elder Economic Security Initiative (EESI).
http://www.wowonline.org/

Returning to work

Re-entering the Work Force
Tips for returning to the workforce after childrearing, explaining short gaps (less than one year) in your employment history, and going back to work after retirement.
http://www.msmoney.com/mm/career/transitions/reenter_workforce/reenter_workforce_intro.htm

Women Returning to Work
Women in high-powered careers left their jobs for extended periods to take care of their children. Now, many are trying to get their foot back in the office door. But gaps in their resumes and a workplace that has changed dramatically are making it difficult. Listen to this PBS / WBUR radio broadcast.
http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2004/05/20040513_a_main.asp

Workforce Reentry Strategies for Sequencing Mothers
Experts offer tips for keeping yourself marketable during your planned downshift and getting back in gear after your hiatus.
http://wlb.monster.com/articles/sequencing/

AARP Careers
Career suggestions for people 50-years-old and over.
http://www.aarp.org/money/careers/

Boomer on the Go
Describes opportunities for Baby Boomers to exploring career options seeking a second career, a career change, a new job or career opportunity, a flexible part-time or temp job, or a volunteer opportunity.
http://www.boomeronthego.com/

Specific industries

RN Career Change
For and by registered nurses who seek a career change.
http://www.rncareerchange.8k.com/

FindLaw Career Center
Articles for the lawyer on managing, assessing, and evaluating your current career.
http://www.infirmation.com/articles/

MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Career Changers
As a career changer, you face certain obstacles in your MBA strategy and application. On the other hand, you likely have an interesting story to tell about your goals. Use that story to make your plans seem like the most inevitable, natural thing in the world.
http://www.accepted.com/mba/careerchanger.aspx

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