Midlife Career Change Tips and Advice » Career Training http://blog.career-tests-guide.com The Definitive Guide to Midlife Career Change Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:18:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Is a Distance Learning Degree Right for You?http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/distance-learning-degree/ http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/distance-learning-degree/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:07:00 +0000 admin http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/career-training/distance-learning-is-here-to-stay/ Distance learning degree programs were originally created with the working adult in mind. These learning environments have been increasing in popularity since their inception and have since become a favorite of students of all ages looking to complete their post-secondary education.

These types of programs offer Bachelor, Master, and even PhD degrees, but also include various diploma or certificate earnings as well.

These online degree programs offer the flexibility for you if you want to earn a degree or complete specialized training while working full-time. As internet connections are easy to find you can be working on your home computer or fast food restaurants to log on to online classes.

The Ultimate Requirement

There are numerous things to take into consideration before you sign up for that distance learning class. Even though you will have the benefit of not having to attend a traditional class and can work in a variety of settings at virtually any time of day or night, you will be self-directed.

This means that you have to maintain the discipline to log on to your class regularly, complete assignments on time, and contact the right person if you run into trouble. Not all students can do this successfully, but among people that can strike the right balance, most say they will not go back to the traditional classroom.

In short, distance learning degree programs allows you to continue your current employment and earn a degree at the same time. Because these programs are more flexible in how they can be completed, it is often financially easier as well.

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]]> http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/distance-learning-degree/feed/ 0 A Great Way to Seek a New Career Fieldhttp://blog.career-tests-guide.com/seek-a-new-career-field/ http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/seek-a-new-career-field/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:21:45 +0000 admin http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/?p=143 Today I want to share you my answer to a question asked by a reader – let’s call him Joe. Joe wrote a letter asking advice on how to seek a new career field – he found himself lost in a sea of information. I hope Joe doesn’t mind I share his story to other readers as they can enjoy the benefits as well. :-)

Joe is at his 47, holds a B.S. in Psychology and is a very intelligent person. He had taken several career tests with social service, writing, and teaching were all that came backs. As these career choices were nowhere near to his current experiences (automobile dealership) he then checked into training and education options. Unfortunately, a graduate program was very expensive and he had no idea of the outcome of a professional certification for the job market.

My Career Change Advice

Seeking a perfect career is easy for some but the same endeavor may mean confusion and stress to others. Some people are lucky enough to find and enjoy their job at their early career — at their fist attempt or two. If you don’t belong to this group or you have to work hard to discover the dream occupation, don’t worry. You will eventually find what you are looking for. Just don’t give up and be patient with yourself.

Are your career test results always refer you to career related to social service, writing and teaching? If so then compare them with your strengths. Strengths relate to tasks that we’re confident doing and are usually reinforced by appreciations of those who have used our services. For example, my ability in using words is my strength because I am used to get compliments from others related to the quality of my written and spoken words.

Once you discover a career that closely correlates with your strengths then you can start building network with people who have already worked your target career. Have limited time for networking? No problem. You can join online forums where professionals in the industry that you want to enter mingled. Just make friends with them and don’t be shy to ask questions.

Now you are ready for more opportunities to get to know the new career. And my favorite advice is to take part time or temporary job for a position that you can easily qualify for. This is a bit tricky because employers might see you as overqualified but you can creatively offer reasons they can’t refuse during interviews.

Great! Now What?

Take your time to learn whether the industry is for you as well as to probe whether your target field will be enjoyable for relatively long time. From the “on the job training” you will know more about the requirements of your ideal career and whether the industry suits you best. You may then reconsider further career training and education that are more affordable and offer better return on investment.

This is a low risk strategy and it works especially if you are not very sure about the industry and profession that you want to enter.

So, make your career change plan simple. Take an easy, small action every day by focusing on what you can do to help employers. Make sure you do your best to help employers get what they want and you will get your best career.

Click here if you want to learn about my career change path.

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]]> http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/seek-a-new-career-field/feed/ 0 The Power of Career Education and Traininghttp://blog.career-tests-guide.com/the-power-of-career-education/ http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/the-power-of-career-education/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:16:53 +0000 admin http://blog.career-tests-guide.com/?p=114 Considering a new career or looking to advance your career? It is time to give attention to your career education and training.

In a situation where business, technology, and job marketplace are constantly changing, increasing competencies in your current career or acquiring cutting edge skills in a new career is a proven way to stay on top of your game.

In fact, in today’s tough and competitive job market, employers are demanding more skills and knowledge from their employees while providing less on-the-job training. For this reason, career education is now becoming more critical to employees’ future career success than ever.

Thanks to advent of online education and training programs, continuing your education or even earning a college or graduate degree is well within reach for even the busiest working adult.

Whether it’s renewing a certification or completing a degree program, continuing education is very important in every employee’s life. Obtaining new skills will make you more marketable, if you are looking for a new career. This will also be able to help you command a higher salary in your chosen field.

What If You Work Full Time?

Fortunately, training programs designed for working professionals are condensed into shorter sections that cover only core information. This will offer more flexibility to those who work full-time and have limited availability to attend traditional classes.

The idea behind this design is working adults are often more disciplined and better equipped to get the job done. They are also less inclined to waste time and money by enrolling in a course that they will not complete.

This learning environment is less formal and more self-directed. However, help is available if you need it. You can contact an assigned program director or instructors directly through their email address and telephone numbers.

As you can see, there is no reason why you can’t continue your career education, no matter how busy you are. Most importantly, doing so will bring you greater rewards.

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