Here are 10 tips, strategies and ideas to help you find your new career:
1: Hire a career coach, or find a mentor
2: Read career books or attend career seminars
3: Leverage the power of the internet. Use sites like LinkedIn, Monster.com, and CareerBuilder.com to find a new career
4: Use your time off wisely. Return to school, look into certificate courses and online courses to improve your skillset.
5: Consider doing volunteer or pro bono work to get contacts at companies where you would like to get a job
6: Practice your interview and negiotiating skills
7: Structure your job seeking time and activities as if it were a real job. Devote a full work day to finding a new job
8: Stay focused on your goals and don’t settle
9: Create your own job opportunities
10: Above all else, stay positive