The Complete Career Makeover - Softcover

Nic Paton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085265149X ISBN 13: 9780852651490

Publisher: Guardian Books, 2006

Synopsis

Have you reached a crossroads in your career? Do you want to start your own business or go freelance? Would you like some easy-to-follow guidance on making a career change? In these times of economic uncertainty, it's natural to find the idea of switching jobs daunting. However, it is precisely during a downturn that shifts in the employment market can lead to unprecedented and exciting opportunities to try something new. Of course, there are major questions to be asked and considerations to take into account when you're thinking of changing career path - finances, time, age, family and location, to name but a few - and in this unique guide the "Guardian"'s careers experts lead you through the employment minefield with clear and practical advice. Whether you need to retrain, are looking for finances to fund a new business or simply want to know the best way to move into a different role within your current company, this timely guide is packed with expert advice, personal case studies and contacts to help you give your career (and your life) and total makeover.

About this title

About the Author

Nic Paton has been a journalist for the past 18 years, writing on business, employment, education, money and health. He has contributed to previous Guardian reference guides: The Guardian University Guide (2009) and The Guardian Postgraduate Guide (2009). He is currently studying for an MA.

From the Back Cover

Have you reached a crossroads in your career?

Do you want to start your own business or go freelance?

Would you like some easy-to-follow guidance on making a career change?

The Complete Career Makeover is an invaluable guide for anyone considering changing jobs. Covering everything from moving between industries to financing a new venture, it gives step-by-step advice on how to make the most of your talents and avoid common mistakes, and includes:

- Essential checklists for setting up on your own

- Details of courses available for retraining

- Tips for putting together a successful business plan

With examples from people who've been there before, practical advice from careers experts, plus links to where you can find even more information, The Complete Career Makeover has everything you need to find the job that's perfect for you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guardian Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085265149X
• ISBN 13: 9780852651490
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240