SEVEN SIGNS IT’S TIME TO QUIT

     FAB JOB has excellent advice for career changers. Here’s one of their articles on the topic:

http://www.fabjob.com/tips235.html

WHAT KIND OF CAREER DO YOU REALLY WANT?

     Discover your own career desires and needs.

http://content.monster.co.uk/9790_en-GB_p1.asp

FIND YOUR DREAM CAREER

     FAB JOB gives specific details on how to find a job in many different areas, from antique dealer to personal chef. A good deal of their material is free, but they do feature in-depth guides to many of these careers for $29.97.

http://www.fabjob.com/

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK

     The “OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK,” created by the U.S. Department of Labor, is “designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.”

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER CHANNEL

     CONSULTANT JOBS “provides industry specific career channels with a wealth of information tailored to your career goals. Select a career channel to research industry information, search jobs and build your portfolio.”

http://www.consultantjobs.com/

SHIFTING CAREERS BLOG

     “SHIFTING CAREERS,” is a blog by the New York Times’ MARCI ALBOHER.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/
reference/timestopics/people/
a/marci_alboher/index.html

FREE RESOURCES FOR CAREER CHANGERS

     You'll find valuable -- and inspirational -- articles on job hunting and career change at the sites below. Most offer free newsletters.

     CHANGING COURSE is one of the best career change newsletters, dealing with "the difference between making a living and having a life."

http://www.changingcourse.com/ezine.htm

     The CAREER INTELLIGENCE site and newsletter are for "women who want to take control of their career." Good career change information is in the lefthand margin under "Transition."

http://www.career-intelligence.com/

     QUINT CAREERS offers valuable articles on career change.

http://www.quintcareers.com/career_change_resources.html

HOW TO START A HOME-BASED BUSINESS THAT WILL SUCCEED

     The Canadian ABOUT people have some sound advice:

http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/homebusiness/a/6stepshomebiz.htm

TEST-DRIVE YOUR DREAM JOB!

     For the soon-to-be graduate, or for the thousands who are in a line of work they don’t enjoy, these people will let you “Test-Drive Your Dream Job!”

     VOCATION VACATIONS says, “Whether your inner voice is telling you to go find your true calling or you're simply curious about a career change, VocationVacations can help. Our one-of-a-kind holiday adventures are empowering people everywhere to realize their dreams not only in work, but in life.

     “While on your VocationVacations holiday, you'll work alongside an expert mentor who shares your passion and will offer invaluable insights into your dream career. You'll also receive two free sessions with a VocationVacations-approved Life/Career Coach.” And if you’re already in the job of your dreams? Perhaps you’d like to be a mentor for Vocation Vacations.

http://vocationvacations.com/