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10 questions to ask yourself before your next career move

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In a market obsessed with movement, Lauren Henss writes, the most powerful move you can make is knowing exactly what you want — before you make it. Continue reading →

Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions

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Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates’ Jason Waugh writes. Continue reading →

‘How the hell did I get here?’ How to make moves without regrets

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Being really honest with yourself and asking these key soul-searching questions can help you determine whether making a move is right for you at this particular moment in your life, author and coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

The 5 Big Mistakes Boomers Make When Switching Careers

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Many boomers want to change careers for a variety of reasons: to reduce stress; to learn something new; to follow their passion; to find a change of pace or to stay ahead financially. But it’s easy to make mistakes and overlook factors that are critica… Continue reading →

The Secret Sauce When Choosing a Second Act Career

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What’s the secret sauce to a satisfying second-act career? Most people assume meaningful work is the key. But according to Rob Cross, Edward A. Madden professor of global leadership at Babson College, research shows that people tend to overestimate the… Continue reading →

Quitting Corporate Life to Play the Blues

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The terrific podcast, “Second Act Stories With Andy Levine,” is out with another episode worth hearing. It’s called “Never Too Old to Rock N’ Roll: Meet Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst” and is all about a corporate VP who decided to chuck it all to pursue his lif… Continue reading →

Becoming a Truck Driver for Your Second Career

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(Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue.) Bryant Walker, of Los Angeles, started driving a truck at an age when many veteran truckers think about calling it quits. In 2016, Walker (then 51), retired… Continue reading →

Ways to Make the Most of the Hot Job Market

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“This is the tightest labor market I can remember. Unemployment is at a 50-year low and wage growth is at 3.2%,” said Jed Kolko, chief economist for Indeed.com, during the fifth-annual Indeed Interactive conference, held last month in Austin, Texas. Ov… Continue reading →

For a Career Switch, Create an Elevator Pitch

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Are you now — or about to be — in a career transition? Making a transition after 50 can be surprisingly difficult, particularly if you’ve been at the same job, or with the same company, for many years. But contrary to what we were taught, updating and … Continue reading →