Synopsis
In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges, live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The Field Guides to Finding a New Career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's most exciting industries. This book offers a step-by-step process for assessing your personal skills and experience and applying them to outdoor careers.
Key Features Include
a self-assessment quiz to pinpoint your strongest skills and qualities
"Career Compasses" that identify the most important skills and qualities required for the jobs you're considering
"you Are Here" tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones
"Landmarks" that address key issues for career changers in different age groups
Complete with interviews with industry professionals, lists of further resources and relevant trade organizations, and advice for making a career transition or starting your own business, the Field Guides to Finding a New Career: Outdoor Careers is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to enter this field.