Changing Careers for Dummies [Paperback]

Carol L. McClelland (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) | Publication Date: July 15, 2001

“This book is a must for anyone who wants a career they feel passionate about.”
—Dr. T. Lafeber, President, Lafeber Company

Changing Careers For Dummies helps you take charge of your career and live the life you dream of. It helps you get organized, discover what you really want from life, and transform your passion into a great job. Full of handy checklists, worksheets, and brainstorming techniques, this practical guide includes everything you need to get your professional life on the right track.

Whether you’re out of work because of choice or because of circumstances—or even if you have a job but need a change—now’s your chance to build a rewarding new career. This fun and easy guide helps you explore all your options and take advantage of the endless opportunities that are out there. Changing Careers For Dummies includes all the helpful advice you need to:

• Identify your ta lents and desires
• Create your own definition of success
• Invest in your personal growth
• Develop a realistic plan of action
• Learn the skills you need to succeed
• Find a new job or start your own business

Career expert Carol McClelland shows you how to figure out what is or isn’t working in your career and determine what you need and want for yourself and your family. With easy, practical tools, she helps you discover your true interests and helps you find careers that might interest you based on your skills, talents, and interests. You’ll find nontraditional career ideas by the boatload and helpful resources like professional associations for any career area you’re interested in. You’ll find plenty of information you can use and all the confidence you need to succeed. Inside you’ll discover:

• How the work world is different today than it was yesterday
• Alternatives to the 9-to-5 work day
• How different careers will affect your home life
• How to find a job that offers all the things you want in it
• How to get by while you wait for your dream job
• How to figure out what you’re best at
• How to find out what you’re passionate about
• How to brainstorm for a new career
• How to start your own business (or decide if you should take that risk)
• How to successfully interview and land the job

If you’re stuck in a dead-end job, here are all the tools and advice you need to get back on the road to success and fulfillment. Full of the kind of expert advice you can usually only get from your own career advisor, Changing Careers For Dummies is the fun and easy way to change careers—and your life!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"This book … is one of the best I've ever read on career change." Richard N. Bolles, author, What Color Is Your Parachute? "This book is a must for anyone who wants a career they feel passionate about." Dr. T. Lafeber, President, Lafeber Company Praise for Changing Careers For Dummies "If you want a career that taps your true talents and allows you to answer to your highest calling, make this book your constant companion for the duration of your career change." —Frank McKinney, author, Make it BIG, 49 Secrets to Building a Life of Extreme Success "Carol McClelland's Changing Careers For Dummies is almost as good as having a career counselor by your side." —Deb Koen, co-author, Career Choice Change & Challenge

The fun and easy way^™ to change careers — and your life!

Want to make your dream job your real job? If so, this book is for you! In this friendly guide, expert Carol McClelland shows you how to figure out what would Really make you happy, then helps you muster up the courage to spring into action and make that dream a reality!

Discover how to: Take charge of your career transition Identify your strengths and desires Create your own definition of success Invest in your personal growth Develop a realistic plan of action

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About the Author

Carol L. McClelland, PhD, founder and director of Transition Dynamics, trains career consultants and lectures widely. She is a radio counselor on such nationwide programs as Inner Wisdom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (July 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764553763
• ISBN-13: 978-0764553769
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers For Dummies, is one of the nation's leading green career experts. Throughout her career, Carol has helped thousands of people find work that matches their values and interests. In addition to writing Green Careers For Dummies, Carol is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career. This online resource center provides career guidance, coaching, and resources to clarify the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities for students, professionals, and career counselors.

Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably, and marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature.

For more information:
www.GreenCareersForDummies.com - book tour
www.CarolMcClelland.com - media and speaking
www.GreenCareerCentral.com - main site

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for career changers, November 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Changing Careers for Dummies (Paperback)

I have read quite a few of these types of books and I must say that Changing Careers for Dummies is in a class by itself. It is an extremely useful and enjoyable book. The author steps you through a reassessment of your likes, skills and talents in a manner that makes the process much simpler than is the case with other career changing books. The book also has a friendly, almost nurturing feel that is welcome during a time of uncertainty. McClelland almost makes it seem that changing careers is something to regard with joy and positive anticipation. Highly recommended!!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous book, October 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Changing Careers for Dummies (Paperback)

This book came at a fortuitous time in my life. My company had just gone through a small downsizing maneuver under the guise of 'enhanced performance system' employee reviews. It certainly made me sit up and notice, especially since my job and I aren't really well suited to each other. Ms. McClelland's book gave me much more insight into what I really wanted to do, and how to go about it. I especially liked the section where you find out what interests you, out of the seven sections, I found four that fit me. Interestingly enough, none of the four are in the area in which I currently work. She also gives the reader permission to dream of ANY career, and not to be bound by old thoughts and worries. I intend to change careers in about a year, and will take the discoveries I made by reading this book into my next job. It can truly help anyone who wants to move on to something else, something they've always wanted to do!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A needed book, February 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Changing Careers for Dummies (Paperback)

This book is really excellent. One of the reasons is because it specifically addresses career *changes*, as well as just careers in general. There are certain details and differences, especially in the psychology of the career changer. I believe this books hits that nail on the head.

There are some sections that really, really help you get to the core of what you were born to do...which is a very hard process.

Rob