Changing Careers for Dummies (Paperback)

by Carol L. McClelland (Author) "Think back for a moment to when you left high school or college to start your first job..." (more)
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Product Description
Are you one of the millions of working people who are asking themselves, What am I doing with my life?" Changing Careers For Dummies is the best resource for answering that question and shows career changers how to embrace new professional lives."

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"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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (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.com Sales Rank: #450,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!!