A New Year – A New Career?
A new year is approaching–is it time for a new career? Have you been thinking about a new job? Or maybe a different aspect of your current job–maybe upgrading and advancing?
Do you like your current job but feel you can't advance? Look into upgrading your skills and training.
Perhaps there aren't enough opportunities with your present employer. Speak to your boss, your Human Resources department, co-workers, and network with people in similar companies to see what you need to move ahead. You might want to move out on your own, become an entrepreneur and start your own business.
Maybe you want something completely different. If you know what you are looking for–you have always wanted to be a chef, an architect, a designer–research it. What credentials, training, education do you need? What is the job market? Do you want to specialize in a particular aspect–not just a chef but a pastry chef or specializing in Spanish cuisine; a designer of kitchens? If starting your own business, is there a demand or market for your services or products? What is the competition?
How do you know if you will like this new career? Speak to people doing it. Network. Volunteer. Try it out. I worked for some temporary agencies and got experience in banking, accounting, and other types of companies–actual work experience–and found some I enjoyed and others I didn't. You can do the same.
The library has books, databases, and programs that can help you. Check out the Careers & Training area of our Job & Career Help section of our website, as well as the Business & Personal Finance section if thinking of starting your own business.
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