Career Change

May, 8 2012

6 Ways to Energize Your Job Search

Out of work for several months or more? Time to try some new tactics.

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May, 7 2012

6 Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit

How two entrepreneurs parlayed their love of extreme adventure into a $30 million enterprise
May, 4 2012

Hot Topics: Jobless Rate Dips; Older Workers Fare Best

In other news: Avengers v. Marigold Hotel, triathlon reinvention story, Steve Jobs as Willy Wonka
April, 18 2012

6 Tips for a Green Job Hunt

Interested in an eco-friendly career change? Consider these ideas to make a job shift.
April, 4 2012

The Life of a Road Tripper

The promise of adventure and part-time job opportunities keeps these RV-driving gap-year travelers on the move.
April, 3 2012

Taking a Gap Year? Go Global.

These burned-out professionals used career breaks to tour -- and work -- the world.
April, 2 2012

What's a Gap Year and Why Might You Need One?

More midlifers reinvent themselves through self-authorized career breaks and reap the restorative benefits of time off.
March, 23 2012

Hot Topics: Facebook Says 'No' to Password Sharing

People also are buzzing this week about the return of 'Mad Men' and the rise in ranks of female breadwinners and midlife entrepreneurs.
March, 21 2012

Survey: Recession Stalled Encore Career Changes

Research shows that many Americans ages 44 to 70 want a new job with purpose but can't afford to make a change.
March, 21 2012

Look for Clues to the Perfect Job and Personality Fit

Author Nicholas Lore on how to make a career change at 40 or older
March, 20 2012

What Job Hunters Should Know About Career Assessment Tests

Here's a rundown on Myers-Briggs and other tests that help you navigate a career change at 40 or older.
March, 14 2012

HomeAway Co-founder on Curiosity, Influence and Rejection

Brian Sharples had the idea for an online rental marketplace because his own family prefers houses to hotels on vacation.
March, 12 2012

Finding Adult Financial Aid for College

Here's where to look for cash if you're thinking about going back to school.
March, 5 2012

How I Did It: Working the Fashion Runway After 40

Jacqueline Depaul started her modeling career after taking catwalk classes with people half her age.
February, 23 2012

How I Did It: Getting Started in the Pet Business

Meet 5 enterprising animal lovers who found new careers in the booming pet industry.

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