A Career Path table

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When you were a small kid, people were always asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  But if you’re now an adult and people are still asking the same question, perhaps it might be time to consider a career assessment.

Trying to select which path to take, or attempting to take a peek into the future, can be nearly impossible.  It’s hard to think where you want to be twenty, ten, or even five years from now. You need the correct starting point for charting your future course.  Career assessments can be great tools to help you get a better sense of the types of activities and jobs that Read more . . .

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Are you stuck in a dead end job,  dreaming of a better career?  The perfect job is waiting for you, but it’s up to you to find it.

Financial obligations, personal commitments, low self-esteem and just plain laziness are all reasons that many people let career opportunities pass them by.  The following tips can help you find, land and keep those dream career opportunities: Read more . . .

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The perfect career doesn’t simply happen.  Finding a great job requires skill, takes time, and calls for regular career planning sessions.

Career planning isn’t something that you perform once when you graduate high school. It’s an activity that should be conducted on a regular basis.  The average person will change careers many times over his or her lifetime,  so it’s important to plan ahead and be prepared for the moment your golden opportunity arises.  It’s never too early Read more . . .

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Think how dull life would be if it weren’t for change.  Life is all about changes:  in our selves, in our relationships,  and in our professions.  In reality, there will come a point along your career path when you’ll be facing a change.  When it occurs,  grab onto the opportunity and run with it!

Career transformation is a natural life progression. Many studies reveal that average job seekers will change careers several times over the course of his or her lifetime.  Facing career changes can be unsettling,  but following an easy six-step plan can keep you grounded and on the path to success. Read more . . .