New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career

By: Alexandra Levit

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Synopsis: If you're dissatisfied in your current position, fantasize about doing something else with your life, or have just unceremoniously been given a pink slip, take heart. It's never too late to start fresh and forge ahead on a fulfilling new career path. Alexandra Levit, career columnist forThe Wall Street Journal, has interviewed dozens of individuals who have successfully switched careers-many of them more than once-and provides practical, empowering, and action-oriented steps for figuring out your next move with clarity and confidence. Organized by the seven major motivations that lead people to seek career changes-family, independence, learning, money, passion, setback, and talent-New Job, New Youshows you how to bull; research careers that best reflect your new direction bull; stand out in this competitive job market bull; market yourself to a particular (most ideal) position bull; create a financial plan to maintain income during your transition bull; use the power of networking to put you exactly where you want to be Complete with compelling personal stories, helpful questionnaires, and savvy, down-to-earth advice,New Job, New Yougives you the resources you need to turn your wildest pipe dream into a solid reality and obtain the rewarding, invigorating career that you deserve.