Do You Want to Make a Career Change?
By: Jean
Are you unhappy with your current work situation? Or were you laid off during
the recent economic downturn? Perhaps you have been raising your family and
want to re-enter the workforce after a few years at home. Or perhaps you would just like to
find a better paying job.
It is estimated that people will change careers several times during their working
lives. As the population ages, and there are less younger workers available, the number
of years people can expect to work is increasing. We may well be contemplating a career
change in our 60's or 70's!
Making a career change can be scary, especially if you are over 40. Luckily, there are many
good resources to help you through the transition. The Toronto Public Library has books on
- assessing your interests, values and skills
- identifying and researching new careers
- how to develop new skills
- researching the hidden job market
- creating targeted resumes
- mastering the interview process
- developing internet and computer proficiencies
Have a look at these books!
Also, check out these websites:
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Service Canada
Job Bank
Working In Canada
How To Find a Job
One thought on “Do You Want to Make a Career Change?”
Career changes can be really stressful. I’d like to read through some of these books and see what they have to say.