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- Why Career Change Moves Slowly (And You Must Accelerate With Care) - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinAs a die-hard New Yorker, I learned to drive after I moved west as an elderly twenty-one-year-old. I had to master the trick of turning left against a red light and parallel parking in tight spots on busy streets. Night driving was a special challenge and the instructor reminded me, “Don’t drive ...
Views: 1102 - How Mid-Life Career Change Can Be Influenced By Age Discrimination - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinMid-life career challenges often are related to age. When I've asked executives and professionals, "What is the biggest challenge to your career?" nearly all provide a response related to age discrimination. These professionals often turn to career counselors and coaches for solutions. Surely, ...
Views: 1258 - How To Manage Mid-Life Career Change When You Still Have A Day Job - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinMid-life career change can take up to three years. Therefore, many mid-career professionals find they have to take jobs they don't want, just to pay the bills. However, if you've been a professional, it's hard to view your work as just a day job, even though it is. You can find yourself so ...
Views: 1063 - How To Use Career Assessments For Mid-Life Career Change - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinMany mid-life professionals who see a career change begin with assessments. I believe our culture encourages testing. We like to look at numbers; after all, we measure cholesterol and lung capacity so why not measure career aptitude? Experienced scientists and statisticians will be skeptical ...
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