PRINCETON, N.J. (Oct. 6, 2005)-If you feel you´re in the wrong line of work, look for a career change that will provide happiness while ensuring you´re earning enough to meet your needs, says CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal´s executive career guide.
"If you´re unhappy with your career, take a look at what you love to do," says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerJournal.com. "While money is a tricky issue, it shouldn´t be the primary reason for choosing your next job."
To uncover your next career, start researching potential jobs that involve what you love to do and will pay you adequately. Ask people who are doing those jobs now what they do and why they like their work. Envision yourself doing the same thing. Find out about starting pay levels and whether jobs are available.
"Don´t let fear of the unknown or leaving a secure job immobilize you," Mr. Lee says. "It can be liberating to take a different road to be in a career you love."
CareerJournal.com offers these tips for making a career change:
- Start by reviewing your skills and understanding how they can be applied in a different environment.
- Explore your options, set goals and make plans to develop yourself to fit your new career path.
- Acquire new skills by returning to school.
- Do something you enjoy;the most successful individuals enjoy their work.
- Gain skills from volunteering.
- Do a resume makeover so that it reflects skills relevant to the new career.
For more information on career change, visit www.CareerJournal.com.
About CareerJournal.com
CareerJournal.com is The Wall Street Journal´s award winning career site targeted to executives, managers and professionals. http://www.careerjournal.com/
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