A Great Website for Career Changers or Job Seekers

[Chett]

The more I talk to people about their work the more I realize how few people there are that thoroughly enjoy their work. Through the conversations I've had I hear a lot of people talking about their ideal job, or what they want out of a new career. When I talk to them about my motives to switch careers, they listen intently, looking for something they can identify with and trying to find the right mix of conditions they believe will lead to their "perfect" career. Obviously we are facing the largest unemployment numbers in over two decades and some people don't have the luxury of deciding if they like their jobs or not, because they are looking to gain employment after being downsized from this recession.

Penn Energy has a great website full of valuable tips and links that can help you make your next career move. Whether it is a complete career change or a re-entry into the workforce.


Here are some of the more popular links you will find on this site:

On the Topic of Work/Life Balance

What Makes a Company Great to Work for Today?

Switching Careers: It May Take Time, But It's Worth the Wait

Job Layoff Survival Guide

On Pay and Salary

Not Your Fathers Wages: Why Salaries Today Haven't Kept Pace with I...

Five Tips to Switching to a Higher Paying Career

Job Search

What Should I Do to Revive a Stalled Job Hunt?

Breaking Into Your Dream Industry When You Lack Superstar Skills

How to Explore Another Career If You Started on the Wrong Path

These articles are just a few of MANY articles that are great resources to help you maximize your work experience. We spend around one third of our day at work so it should be something we enjoy. Finding the right job and career can be difficult and uncomfortable at times. But once you find out where you fit, the wait is worth it.

Does anyone have any tips or advice for members who are considering changing careers, looking for a new job, or re-entering the workforce? I would love to hear personal stories about your own experience.