Sunday, June 24, 2018

A Career Change Starts With Online Resumes

By Paul Wilson


It seems insane that nowadays we plan out our entire lives from such a young age. Before we even know who we are we have picked out the subject that will lead us to our lifelong careers. It is so hard to make the right decision when you are so young and even if you do make the right decision, things change. So it is no wonder that at some point in our lives we are faced with a career change beginning with online resumes.

When it comes to finding a job, it is often a toss up between what we want to do and what we can do. Finding the middle ground between those impossible dreams and the reality of your life offers a career path that will keep you inspired and happy and looking forward to getting up and going to work each day. It might not be your childhood dream, but it could be close.

Some dream jobs might always be unattainable, but there is usually a variation or similar career path that will give you the same level of satisfaction. Picture the one thing you have always dreamed of doing and work back from that. Find a compromise between what you want to do and what you actually can do.

Before you make a change or start applying for new jobs, consider any future problems that might stand in your way. Are you planning to have children soon? Check the maternity policy of companies and how long the training takes to ensure it fits in with your family plan. Are you planning to retire soon? How long do you think you'll be in the new job before you leave for retirement? Everything needs to be considered before you make the leap.

Where job hunting is concerned, nowadays it is a matter of quantity and quality. The competition out there is fierce and for every job you apply for there are a huge amount of applicants. Your application needs to stand out, but you also need to be applying to as many places as you possibly can. Give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding.

Try to make sure that your resume is printed on as few pages as possible. In the past people used to try to add as much information as they possibly could, thinking that a bigger resume meant more experience, but in reality it is a waste of time for the person who has to read it. Think of their experience as they work through it and make it as easy as possible for them.

Try to prepare for all eventualities before the interview. They will ask you about your past experience, training and interests in relation to the job and it looks much better if you have the answers ready to go. If you do not know something, be honest but express interest in it to show that you are willing to learn.

Making a career change is all about confidence. If you believe you can do it, that belief will keep you going when times are tough and make it easy when things are going well. Any new career path is possible as long as you focus on what needs to be done and make sure that it is truly what you want.




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