Changing Careers After 40: Real Stories, New Callings. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Changing Careers After 40: Real Stories, New Callings

What motivates a popular talk show host to quit his career and become an auctioneer?Why does an ambitious advertising exec abandon her successful business to become a healing coach?How does an IBM employee leave her comfortable 27 year career to start a pet sitting service?If you are considering a career change you will want to read these stories of 12 individuals who left their successful careers to start over. They will boost your confidence in making a change and excite your thinking as to the possibilities. The end notes provide practical guidelines for navigating transition and suggested resources that will help you to focus your research. Most importantly, this book will reassure you that no matter what your age, there is very little difference between obstacles and opportunities once you are open to change.The 2nd edition includes a chapter called “Short Cuts.” It briefly profiles eight career changers who are equally inspiring as the twelve originally featured.

Terry Pile is a creative and versatile career counselor and coach specializing in helping people find and succeed in the work they love. She has been working with individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. for over a decade. Terry has a Master's degree in education from Indiana University and a certificate in career development facilitation from the University of Washington. She is certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). Career counseling is Terry's third career. She taught in the public schools and was a marketing executive. Now she teaches individuals to market themselves for successful employment.