All Entries in the "Careers in Transition" Category
Some layoffs spur career reinventions, new happiness
While most unemployed workers who have suffered layoffs during the past year’s economic downturn are struggling to make ends meet, there may be light at the end of the tunnel… (Image by Ben Smith)
Best age for new baby, successful career
According to recent reports, mothers note financial security – not fertility or family structure – as the most important factor in the decision to have a child.
Careers of the future offer potential, hope
Experts from the Fast Future company predict that the space pilot, quarantine enforcer, and body part maker are just a few of the positions we will see birthed over the next twenty years…
Ex-grant writer ‘programs’ a new license on career
A reputable former grant writer and consultant for non-profit agencies, transitions into the role of fulltime software developer…
Former used car dealer ‘spices up’ new salsa career
A weak job market leads many unemployed workers to try their luck in entirely new industries…
Career-changers must tailor resumes to suit new job search
Career experts note that while career transitions are hard, workers must present transferable skills from their diverse past to a new employer…
Career Break Guide transforms employee vacations
In touch with the benefits of long term self realization travel, Travel Cuts created a revolutionary program aptly named the Career Break Guide…
AOL (formerly ‘America’ Online) turns to India to cut costs
High-profile U.S. internet company AOL announces its impending plans of outsourcing to India and the consequential nation-wide layoffs..
Ex-IT specialist finds new career sewing ‘it’ fashions
IT specialist leaves the high tech world behind to begin teaching classes on sewing and all kinds of do-it-yourself artistic creations… (Image by Andy Melton)
Maryland job training initiative aids mentally ill
Government and private funders will provide large monetary sums to career resource agencies to help people with mental illnesses obtain and retain employment…
Ex-IT specialist ‘envisions’ an X-ray career
Ongoing joblessness in the U.S. has forced many Americans to suspend their pride and reach out to social services in order to fulfill their fixed expenses…
Former theater exec ‘unearths’ new career
San Jose local Raul Lozano leaves his executive post at a prestigious Latino theatre company to assist impoverished families transform their barren backyards into nutritious gardens…
Experts recommend small steps toward career dreams
While exploring one’s career dreams is always a healthy activity, in an economy such as today’s it rarely seems practical for most workers to actually attack their goals… (Image by Hobvias Sudoneighm)
Career search: Focus on the start
Often times, the most challenging portion of a job search is the initial effort necessary to get on the right track… (Image by Ricardo Diaz)
Ex-speech therapist about new career: ‘Let them eat cake!’
After a career in teaching children with special needs, Ashley Neeson becomes the owner of her deceased father’s gingerbread business… (Image by ‘Emily Meeks’)
