Re-entering the Workforce?
If you are re-entering the workforce after a period of unemployment, you may have to make yourself more marketable by gaining new skills and experiences.
In order to fill in your resume, try doing some volunteer work in the field where you will be looking for employment opportunities. Take advantage of networking opportunities while you are volunteering.
If you are re-entering the workforce after a period of unemployment, you may have to make yourself more marketable by gaining new skills and experiences.
In order to fill in your resume, try doing some volunteer work in the field where you will be looking for employment opportunities. Take advantage of networking opportunities while you are volunteering.
Mid-course Corrections
Changing careers after several years of working is becoming increasingly common. If you are thinking about switching careers, conduct an online job search, review employment listings, or ask around to get ideas about new careers. Talk to people currently in your desired profession to find out what those jobs are like on a day-to-day basis.
Once you've decided on a new career, find out about retraining. With training programs, adult education classes and online and distance learning, it is likely you'll be able to qualify for your new profession without going back to school full time.
It's Who You Know
Successful networking is a key component of any job search. Many professional organizations host networking events, or you can search the local paper or online news sites or job banks for community networking events.
Don't neglect the people closest to you when considering who is in your network. The following people and organizations may all have valuable job search leads for you:
- Family
- Friends
- Teammates
- Club members
- Church members
- Trade organizations
- Neighborhood groups
- Online communities and forums
- Alumni associations
Shadowing
Ask a professional in your desired field if you can shadow them for a few hours or days. By following someone around, you'll get a good idea of the daily duties that you can expect if you pursue that career. If all goes well, you'll also have a contact for your job search later on.
College career guidance centers can often help set up a shadowing opportunity for you. Don't be afraid to ask someone directly if you can shadow them. Many people are willing to help those just starting out.
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