Hunting for a new job while still workinWell, you already know how difficult it is finding a job after being laid off from another. It' s even more difficult when the industry you' ve been in for the past 6 years is completely deteriorating right in front of our eyes. To throw a twist in things, my current employer advised my department and another one that they cannot guarantee our jobs beyond December 31st. This has put me into a frantic search for a new and exciting career. I almost forgot, I' m in the mortgage business which has basically "gone to the dogs." Any advise for those of you who have been in my shoes before on how to completely switch gears and move into a new industry? Preferably one where I can have a long lasting and successful career at. The other question I have for you, is do any of you know anyone who is hiring? I need to find a better job, better company and more money as quickly as humanly possible. After all, the mortgage can' t get paid on air alone.... There are lots of industries that are either flourishing, taking off or are expected to zoom into the big leagues within the foreseeable 5 years. Among them are:
Many of the positions within those fields do require so type of special training, certification or degree in the specific field, BUT, just as many, if not more, do not require any of those things. While they may prefer it, experience and education can often be substituted in lieu of a degree. It is (usually) one year of experience can substitute in for 3-4 months toward a 2 year degree and 2-3 months toward a 4 year degree. You don't state what position within the mortgage industry you may be laid off, so it is difficult to suggest which positions you should consider in your career change. The most important point to consider, though, is what you want to do which will provide you with enough emotional satisfaction that the effort of searching and securing the job is worth keeping it. | |
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