It used to be that only celebrities like Madonna reinvented themselves. But this is the twenty-first century, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the average young American will have about 9 jobs between the ages of 18 and 32. The gutsiest and most innovative individuals have taken this trend a step further. They have changed not just their jobs, but their fields, and have successfully supported themselves in different careers over a period of several years.
Especially as the recession begins to subside, today’s professionals are not content to view a job as a paycheck. In fact, according a recent CareerBuilder survey of more than 5,700 workers, more than a third of respondents (35 percent) say they are currently interested in making a career change.
Using the effective mix of prescriptive and anecdotal content that Alexandra has provided to her readers in the past, New Job, New You gets to the heart of what makes people take the plunge into a new field. In her preliminary research, Alexandra discovered that career changers have several common motivations for their decisions:
Family: When true work/life balance becomes a necessity
Independence: When you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug
Learning: When your bookish, curious side takes over
Money: When an increase in earning potential is on the horizon
Passion: When you yearn to do what you love with all of your heart
Setback: When one door closes, another one opens
Talent: When you’re too good at something not to give it a shot
Find out if you’re ready for a career change, what’s driving you toward that change, and how you can take tangible steps to achieve your own transformation today. Pick up your copy of New Job, New You at Amazon.com, at BN.com, Borders.com
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