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Thinking about a career change, not sure where to start.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:44 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:44 am
42, finished school 16 years ago...going back isn't out of the question, but financially that wouldn't be ideal.
Any new resources, obviously I went through this a long time ago, outside of just looking at current openings?
I hate that employers only consider you for positions you have experience in, a fresh perspective seems like a good thing.
So, just start on indeed or monster, any better ones?, and just research the interesting ones?
Any new resources, obviously I went through this a long time ago, outside of just looking at current openings?
I hate that employers only consider you for positions you have experience in, a fresh perspective seems like a good thing.
So, just start on indeed or monster, any better ones?, and just research the interesting ones?
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Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:45 am to Gaston
Plastidip manufacturer
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:46 am to Gaston
Your manager at Popeye's can probably give the best advice on your relative strengths and weaknesses.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:46 am to Gaston
Fry cook is not working out? Ask to be moved to the grill.
Seriously, if you go back to school don't take out a loan. It's a terrible investment at your age.
Seriously, if you go back to school don't take out a loan. It's a terrible investment at your age.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:46 am to Gaston
The Ladders
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:47 am to Gaston
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Gaston
Thought about doing this when I got laid off. Stuck with what I knew because financially, I needed a job I knew.
If you're comfortable financially, why not stick with your current job and start diving into something that you really enjoy for side money, build that up and make that a new job? That's my goal once I can catch up.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:47 am to SabiDojo
Thanks.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:47 am to Gaston
What industry are you looking at?
What is your current career?
What is your current career?
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:47 am to Gaston
LinkedIn, find a recruiter that gets paid to staff, and be willing to relocate. Fluff your experience, it sounds shitty but a lot of people do it and it's such an employer's market that it's your only shot.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:48 am to Gaston
You could always go into the Christmas card making business.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:49 am to Gaston
what do you do in your career now and see if any of those skills translate into another business sector. I started out doing training for a medical facility then moved into safety and training in manufacturing and industrial environments. I met some of the criteria for the job I have now, but my interview and work ethic is what got me the job and the company was willing to let me learn on the job. Smaller companies tend to be willing to allow for some on the job training vs some of the bigger corporations.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:51 am to Gaston
Aren't you an engineer?
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:54 am to Tigeralum2008
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What industry are you looking at?
IDK
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What is your current career?
I work for a mechanical engineering firm doing fracture mechanics, stress analysis, FMEA, requirements integration, certification of PVS, basically I write compliance (to some Code) documents for non-conformances, I review build data and create process safety management binders (MI and CI)...really all sorts of stuff.
I don't have a ME degree though, so I end up working on the back end of projects...
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:56 am to Gaston
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I work for a mechanical engineering firm doing fracture mechanics, stress analysis, FMEA, requirements integration, certification of PVS, basically I write compliance (to some Code) documents for non-conformances, I review build data and create process safety management binders (MI and CI)...really all sorts of stuff.
Can you parlay any of that into starting a business of your own?
Then you use your experience but approach it from a different angle such as management of staff (eventually), sales, and strategic planning
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 8:57 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 8:56 am to Gaston
Tried LinkedIn profile?
I haven't updated or posted anything on there in 2-3 years but still get emails every once in a while from job recruiters in my field.
I haven't updated or posted anything on there in 2-3 years but still get emails every once in a while from job recruiters in my field.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 9:00 am to Tigeralum2008
It's mostly bullshite though. I bullshite, on an expert level, so the executives will buy off on decisions they've already made due to budgetary concerns. I say ______ is OK based on shite loads of equations and a web of requirements taken from codes all over the place. It's bullshite none the less but my PE bosses love it. I'm no PE so I can't offer any deflection of risk on my own. So, I don't think so.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 9:00 am to Tiger Prawn
I have not.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 9:01 am to Gaston
Can you use your background and work history to start your own consulting working from home.
Do you want to go in a different direction or something else within your field.
You can find a headhunter that can get you placed elsewhere is they can sell your skill set as applicable to a different type of work.
Do you want to go in a different direction or something else within your field.
You can find a headhunter that can get you placed elsewhere is they can sell your skill set as applicable to a different type of work.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 9:02 am to Gaston
I would start by working with a *good* resume counselor type person. Fish out all the skills that you possess that are universal, most of which you probably don't think about. You might feel limited by a specialized career when in reality there are other opportunities without more education.
Once you get that all out there and realize "yeah I do that everyday" then you can more accurately broaden - and narrow - your search.
Once you get that all out there and realize "yeah I do that everyday" then you can more accurately broaden - and narrow - your search.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 9:04 am to Gaston
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