Career choice

Look at educational requirements, the job description, the job outlook, earnings, and opportunities for advancement.

Plan

Create a career action plan- With a clear set of career goals, you can now constrict a career action plan. This plan lists your goals and the steps required to reach them

Relax

Pace yourself and don't take on too much at once. Career change doesn't happen overnight, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the steps to successfully change careers

Career choice

Make sure the career you choose is in demand, otherwise you may invest time and money in education only to find that your chosen field has become obsolete.

Research

Do Your Homework. You may have graduated with honors, but the real research begins now. Invest your skills and time into studying opportunities in your field of interest

Leads

Follow Every Lead. The time you invest in one interview can, and should, lead to the next one.

Project Details

Go into detail about projects u were involved in dat show leadership,determination,extract skills n achievements that are most relevant to employers' needs n leave out details dat don't add value

Be proactive

Know your options, and find a way to fit in some fun for yourself. Only you can make your goals materialize-so get started!

Burnout

All work and no play is a recipe for burnout, so make sure you draw a line when it comes to overtime and extra work

Job search

If you're conducting your own job search, be bold to ask about other opportunities and for an interview referral to explore them

Job

Every Career Begins with a Job. This is particularly important for you to consider if you've identified a company you really like

Find balance:

Work isn't everything! Sure, you have to pay your dues when you're the new kid on the block, but don't make it a habit

Work Part Time

Many job seekers are anxious to get a full time offer; however, part time work in the right environment is often the best way to make your mark at a company.

Experience

Expand your experience. Volunteer for special projects or assignments that are outside your everyday role. Discuss your goals with your boss, an HR representative, or a senior leader

Customers

Be customer-centric. Whether your customers are internal or external, know their wants and needs, and be fervent about meeting them

Networking

Work Your Network. Your college alumni organization offers strong referral and reference support

Education

When formatting education, include the name of the college or university, its city and state, anticipated graduation date, extracurricular activities and courses related to your job target

Perseverance

With perseverance and a plan, you can reach your goals-don't let anyone tell you different. Block out the negativity and focus on what you can reasonably do to keep yourself on track

Organization's goal

Work in step with your company's goals. Connect the dots from your role to your company's vision and key objectives. How does your work align with the organization's goals?

Hobbies

You can turn almost any hobby into a career, Do what you love, and the money will follow.

Take care of yourself

You might be feeling so busy with the career transition that you barely have time to sleep or eat

Career choice

if the thought of sitting still for long periods of time sends shivers down your spine, try to think outside the cubicle

Accomplishments

List your accomplishments that might fit in. Don't worry about formatting these skills for a resume at this point. You just want to start thinking about what skills you have.

Set goals

Once you select a career to pursue, set realistic goals that will help you achieve it.

Realize Any Risk:

Some jobs are certainly safer bets than others, requiring just a slight adjustment to your job search and some hours in a new industry.

Tools

Different online tools can guide you through the process of self-discovery. Questions, quizzes, and personality assessments can't tell you what your perfect career would be

Skills:

Consider skills you've learned not only from your job but also from hobbies, volunteering, or other life experiences

Career choice

Before signing on to a job, ensure that both the company and the position are reliable, and not likely to lay you off or disappear

Assess yourself

Every person has different values, interests, and objectives. This means that certain people will be particularly suited to certain jobs, and especially inappropriate for others.

Network

When you network, u become united to real people n real ideas, and likes and dislikes, and hopefully to ur future job,this can be accomplished thru internships, career shadowing, and interviews

Read up

Explore the options- Now that your list is a more manageable size, take the time to read up on each profession.

Career change

Whether you tackle a second career at age 25 or 55, there is always opportunity to "trade up" to something you can enjoy for the rest of your working life.

Career choice

If you dislike interacting with people, a career that's heavy on teamwork or customer service may not be the best choice.

The right job

Understanding your personal quirks through a combination of self-reflection, career assessment tests, and possibly even career counseling is the best way to hone in on appropriate occupations

Retirement

Even if you are close to receiving a pension or other benefits, you can start to plan now for a career transition after retirement.

Career change

Changing careers does require a substantial time investment. However, remember that it does not happen all at once

Identify how you feel right now - Think about the circumstances that have brought you to this point of choice. If you feel worry or maybe confusion, let it go for the time being and move

Communication

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said - Peter Drucker

Switching jobs

If u want to switch jobs, it's probably because u're unhappy. Ask urself, If money were no option, what would I do? Wat hobbies do I enjoy? It cud be photography, building model RC planes, cooking

Patience

Ease slowly into your new career. Take time to network, volunteer, and even work part-time in your new field before committing fully

Search

Look beyond Monster.com, Hot Jobs and LinkedIn. Search company websites, and set Google alerts to learn what they aren't saying about themselves

Listen

Listen to the experts:You don't know everything and neither does anyone else, but there are certainly people who have more knowledge and experience than you

Network

Don't be shy about checking in with contacts you've made. Personal referrals remain one of the strongest door openers to a job

Temp to Full Time

Temp to Full Time. Staffing companies have proven, trusted track records with the employers in their markets, and they can get you in front of the opportunities that you want

, Attitude

Showing you are serious about working at a particular company and open to knowing what is important to be successful there will set you apart

Balance

Find balance:Work isn't everything! Sure, you have to pay your dues when you're the new kid on the block, but don't make it a habit

Learn

There is a term in the human resources world known as 'temp to full time'. Ask about this if your goal is set on a particular company, or if you want to 'learn on the job'

Job fairs

Most universities and colleges, as well as industries and companies, host job fairs. These are terrific places to meet many opportunities in one location

Plan

Have a plan:This is easier said than done, but if you want to realize your career goals, you really need to lay out a step-by-step plan of action

Customer centric

Be customer-centric. Whether your customers are internal or external, know their wants and needs, and be fervent about meeting them

Part time work

Work Part Time. Many job seekers are anxious to get a full time offer; however, part time work in the right environment is often the best way to make your mark at a company.

Leads

Follow Every Lead. The time you invest in one interview can, and should, lead to the next one.

Project Details

Go into detail about projects you were involved in that show leadership, determination, extract skills and achievements that are most relevant to employers needs and leave out details that don't add value

Higher education

Don't fall prey to the money trap:It's easy to get stuck in a job dat pays the bills.u get comfortable in ur cubicle n suddenly it seems like too much work to go back to school for ur master's degree.

Be Active

Be proactive, know your options, and find a way to fit in some fun for yourself. Only you can make your goals materialize-so get started!

Perseverance

Double Dip. Finding work is not 1-2-3. If you are not the successful candidate on a particular hire, be bold about presenting yourself for other opportunities and ask for the chance

Resume

When formatting education, include the name of the college or university, its city and state, anticipated graduation date, extracurricular activities and courses related to your job target

Network

Work Your Network. Your college alumni organization offers strong referral and reference support

Job

Every Career Begins with a Job. This is particularly important for you to consider if you've identified a company you really like

Perspective

If you're applying to jobs or internships, "look at your experience through two pairs of eyes: the potential employer's and your own,"

Balance

All work and no play is a recipe for burnout, so make sure you draw a line when it comes to overtime and extra work

Networking

Ask Someboday. Everybody you know knows someone who knows someone who works in a company you want to be employed by