New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New CareerIf you're dissatisfied in your current position, fantasize about doing something else with your life, or have just unceremoniously been given a pink slip, take heart. It's never too late to start fresh and forge ahead on a fulfilling new career path. Alexandra Levit, career columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has interviewed dozens of individuals who have successfully switched careers—many of them more than once—and provides practical, empowering, and action-oriented steps for figuring out your next move with clarity and confidence. Organized by the seven major motivations that lead people to seek career changes—family, independence, learning, money, passion, setback, and talent—New Job, New You shows you how to • research careers that best reflect your new direction • stand out in this competitive job market • market yourself to a particular (most ideal) position • create a financial plan to maintain income during your transition • use the power of networking to put you exactly where you want to be Complete with compelling personal stories, helpful questionnaires, and savvy, down-to-earth advice, New Job, New You gives you the resources you need to turn your wildest pipe dream into a solid reality and obtain the rewarding, invigorating career that you deserve. |
Other editions - View all
New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career Alexandra Levit Limited preview - 2009 |
Common terms and phrases
able Alexandra Levit artists arts Associate's degree bachelor of science Back to College career change challenge CIGNA clients coach Cognitive Therapies corporate create creative decided degree doula earn empanadas entrepreneurs Erica experience feel flextime Freelance friends full-time Gerry goal graduate Gregg hapkido idea income industry Jason Jonathan Kami Kirsten knew Kristin learned Lindy hop Lisa Marie lives look marketing martial arts Mary Karr master's degree Michelle motivated move needlepoint Nicole Norene offered passion Peach Bowl percent position professional pursue Randy realized Resource Toolkit Ricardo Ryan says schedule setback skills spend started talent Tara Telecommuting Telework things thought tion took transition True False writing York York City