According to a recent study by CareerBuilder and research firm Harris Interactive, 21% of full-time employees want to change their jobs. After 11 years at the same corporation, Paula Kennedy was ready for a career change, too. She decided to pursue her passion for design: She enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Seattle, went on…
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Practical Two-Year Degrees for Career Changers
ianus via Compfight Two-year colleges offer a multitude of promising career path options for both traditional and non-traditional students. And due to a variety of factors, including cost efficiency and convenient locations, they can be especially advantageous for career-changers. Along with all the other benefits of community college, most schools offer nigh classes and online…
Kate Neville Offers Career Advice for Lawyers
Law school is a common route chosen by college students hoping for a stable career. However, law is not recession-proof, as career expert Kate Neville has discovered. Neville counsels lawyers seeking to make a career move and says her business is thriving. Ms. Neville answered some questions about law school and offered career advice for…
Alternatives to a Career Change
If you are considering a career change, but don’t want to start completely over, there are alternatives that will allow you to use your experience in a new job. Some options to consider: Change where you work. Most careers offer a variety of options in terms of where you can work. For example, nurses can…