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More workers seek to reinvent themselves as old jobs fade
The economy is inspiring people to consider new careers. Some want to use their skills in new ways. Others are making big changes. Five years ago, Steve LaRose decided he was no longer content to sit behind a desk working as a computer programmer for somebody else. The Eden Prairie resident, now 52, had been programming for 18 years. But he decided to venture out on his own and pursue a career built around his longtime passion - woodworking. And today, LaRose owns a branch of Kitchen Tune Up, a company that restores or replaces kitchens and woodwork in existing homes.
Quick Change Artists: Navigating Sudden Career Shifts
Life deals us a mixed batch of cards and sometimes your get the joker. But it's no "joke" when the hand your dealt forces a sudden career change. Illness, relationship issues, family concerns, layoffs or being at the end of your rope unhappy with your job - there are many reasons to shift. But you can do it with grace. Here's a bit of inspiration along with some tips to tackle career interruptus.

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Uncovering Your Passion
You want to know what your career passion is, because it's draining to work a job or be in a career that just doesn't do anything for you. How do you know if your career isn't doing anything for you? Well, it's a dead giveaway if you wake up tired, find yourself arriving chronically late at work, drag through the morning, clock-watch all afternoon...and the high point of your day is lunch. So where do you start in determining your passion regarding your career? Where does that passion lie? You know you must have it somewhere. The key is to focus on what matters to you.
Networking is Not a Dirty Word
Networking doesn't have to be overwhelming, it is a valuable tool that enhances our job search, your career advancement, and enables you to find a satisfying and rewarding career path. Overcoming the resistance to network is crucial to your career.
Mary Ellen Tribby and EarlyToRise.com’s Amazing Growth Spurt from 8 million to 27 million in one year
At the recent Strategic Profits seminar I attended in Florida I got introduced to Mary Ellen Tribby of EarlyToRise.com. EarlyToRise is owned by Agora Publishing, which in Tribby’s words is an “Idea Company” and they focus on direct marketing. I was totally blown away when they shared their metrics with me. They have a list of 300,000 people, and they make an average of $40 per person. Their year-to-year growth is stunning. Take a peek: * ‘04 - 3 million * ‘05 - 5 milliom * ‘06 - 8 million * ‘07 - 27 million * ‘08 - 36 million Notice the huge spurt from ‘06 to ‘07? After the event I had a chance to talk to Tribby and I asked her to explain the main “mind-shifts” or “strategic shifts” that lead to that stellar growth. Here was her response
What Makes Fast Teams Too Slow?
Fast team concepts are being studied by executives to prepare companies for post recession market shifts. It is thought that fast teams will contribute to corporate agility in the face of rapid market shifts. What could possibly go wrong? Read more.
Mentor and Be Mentored: Both are Critical to Success
When you reflect upon your career, do you have a mentor that has played a role in your professional and/or personal development? On the flip side, as you have advanced in your career, have you taken the time to mentor others whom you have worked with and/or managed? Having and being a mentor are two of the major milestones during one’s career. Mentoring is a critical part of managing a successful and sustaining career.

Seek Career Change Advice from an Experienced Mentor
If you are looking for career change advice, seek it from someone who has been through a career change themselves. Described here is my story having been through two significant career changes. I discuss how self-education and initiative can enable any change in career, that it is within reach for anyone, and how it can reinvent your own world and do so without the time and expense of going back to formal education.
The Best Career Change Books
Career expert and VocationVacations founder, Brian Kurth, offers up his top picks for career change and career transition books
Career Advice: Five Secrets to Creating Your Dream Career
There are countless career opportunities in this economy for you to create your dream job. Why be unhappy with your career when you can create the perfect job that leads to a happy fulfilling career using a little creativity? The following are seven secrets to creating your dream job and very successful career.
Career Change after 40 - How to Market your Experience
Making a career change over 40 isn't any easier than it was in your 20s or 30s. Whether your decision is based on your desire to finally pursue your dreams or a need to find a new career path due to an ever-shrinking market or faltering industry, making a career change in mid-life can leave even the most confident job seekers asking themselves, "How do I find a new career?"

World at Work Trends - The Impact of Charisma
According to a detailed analysis of the world’s shifting trends and dynamics, Manpower Inc has identified a critical mega trend that is vital to sustainable growth during these tough economic times; Demographic and economic shifts are accelerating the talent mismatch. In an economic environment where organisations are pressured to do more with less, businesses and governments will continue to demand more specific skills and behaviours. The pressure to find the right skills in the right place at the right time will increase as working age populations decline, economies rebound, emerging markets rise, and the nature of work shifts. This will intensify the skills mismatch.
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