Educate yourself before starting the path to a new career (BPT)
- If you’re looking to start a career – whether it’s because
you’re just beginning your journey as a working adult or because
you’re ready for a change in life – you should know that the
process is much larger than just getting a degree and looking
for a job. A career involves knowing your interests in a
particular industry or area, knowing what to expect as far as
compensation and responsibility and researching what tools and
knowledge you will need to be an asset for companies in that
industry. It’s wise to begin your pursuit by educating yourself
on what careers are in demand and what skills you need to enter
those careers. “Job seekers and students seeking a degree to
build their skills need to take control of their careers,” says
Abby Kohut, a human resources executive, recruiter and author of
“Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets.” “They need to
understand the connection between their education and a
meaningful career by becoming more i