Allison Said:

Should I change to a career in real estate?

We Answered:

There is a housing issue right now you should consider, they are starting to have some real problems selling due to the overbuilding of the past along with the mortgage companies going broke with all of the bad loans they made. Donald Trump the real estate Mogul says the next few years are going to get worse, so I would think long and hard about that move. Don't take my word for it, watch CNN in the morning and listen to what's going on.

Scott Said:

Any advice on how to make a career change?

We Answered:

I believe many of your skills will transfer... especially your communication skills. I'd create a list of your achievements over the years and that see what skills were demonstrated as a result. I'm sure you'll see how some can easily transfer... and you'll want to list those abilities on your resume. Most employers use electronic surveying of key words to get through resumes, so make sure you use those key words when you can.

Zachary Said:

How can I convince employers that I want to change career and that I am the perfect candidate for the job?

We Answered:

Look at the education and "soft" skills that are required for the new field. Have any of your past positions required those same soft skills? Do you have any of the relevant education? Might try to get more of the relevant education, and play up my soft skills on the resume... don't lie or falsify any information, just emphasize those skills sets that fit with the new career.

Emphasize your maturity and proven work record in applying the skills that fit the new career. It's perfectly OK to say you want to be in a more people-oriented career field... just don't rash your current career or employer.

These days, many people are switching careers. Until about the early 20th century, most people didn't live much past their early to mid-forties (except wealthier people). Back then, many people showed advanced symptoms of what we today consider to be "old-age" diseases by their early forties. The idea of a single lifetime career is outmoded, go for it!

Virgil Said:

Quit my job and want to change career path, how can I describe this on my resume?

We Answered:

Emphasize the desire to broaden your horizons on your cover letter. Express the origin of your interest in their business and where you hope to take your career in that field. This will let them see you're not just applying everywhere, but have definite goals in this new industry. Keep all this brief and positive.

Everett Said:

Anyone know a good website for deciding on a career change?

We Answered:

connexions is really good, thers a careers database with lots of info, and if you live in the uk they give you a careers interview x x x x
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/