Tip 3 for Reinventing Yourself During a Recession

Posted by admin on February 25th, 2009

TIP 3:  Explore Related or New Career Field

Many of us will find ourselves working on a variety of projects at our jobs even though we carry a specific title or role in a department.  The experience we gain from working with various departments provides “hands-on” working knowledge. If you find yourself out of work, we suggest applying your working knowledge and looking for a new position in a related career category.  For example, an Account Manager, who typically handles day to day operations such as client management, drafting reports, and exploring new opportunities, can transfer their experience to a related career position in Communications, Marketing, and even Accounting & Finance. Those seriously interested in exploring related career positions can prepare themselves by enrolling in an online degree program offered at an accredited college.  This allows them to continue their education while simultaneously seeking employment.  Hiring Managers want to see such dedication and commitment in applicants and an additional degree could be the difference between being offered a position or being passed over for a more qualified candidate.