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December 13, 2007
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New Year! New Career?
To celebrate the arrival of 2008, many of us will make New Year's resolutions. Polls show that, of the top10 most common resolutions, more than one-third are health-related (e.g., lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking). Also on that top 10 list are those related to career (e.g., better job, career change). If you are contemplating a new career to ring in the New Year, framing and understanding your expectations can be a good place to start.
Four Types of Career Transitions
Most people think that, in order to make a career change, you must go back to school. Undeniably, some career transitions necessitate additional training. Yet, others do not. International career expert Daniel Porot points out that, before you can develop a plan for career change, you must first identify the type of change you want to make.
1. Same job in a different industry or field
Example: Human resources manager in the automotive industry transitioning to human resources manager in the hospitality industryThis transition is usually the least difficult. It typically involves learning some new skills on the job, adjusting to a different organizational culture, and gaining an understanding of industry trends. To make this type of transition, you will need a strong chronological resume that highlights the transferability of your skills and accomplishments.
More on the other three types of career changes...
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Help us gather survey data from 500 college students
As a research organization, Career Vision conducts periodic surveys to identify emerging career trends.
We're looking to get 500 students to complete our Sound Off! Survey by January 15, 2008.
Help us reach these students quickly! For an easy way to email this survey to students you know, click here. Thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal!
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Thank you for your interest in Career Vision
Career Vision uses a scientifically proven process based on 30 years of research to match individuals with careers and college majors that best fit their natural talents and lead to success and happiness. The Ball Aptitude Battery(R) forms the solid foundation for our recommendations and distinguishes our career consulting process from others. We are part of the Ball Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping individuals discover and develop their potential since 1975.
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