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Changing Career Paths
It's Never Too Late to Start a Second Career
By Teri Brown
Fry suggests seeking out the help of a qualified career coach or other career expert who will help you explore your options. "It's a good idea to work with a coach or a career person to help you zero in on what you want to do," she says.
Assessments can help get you started in the right direction. "I give an assessment called The Birkman," Fry says. "It's very helpful. Then, I better know how to coach someone. I'd agree to work with them over time – a minimum of three to six months. Believe me; it's harder to transition than you think. Having lots of help and support is valuable."
Laura Berman Fortgang has spent the last 15 years as a master credentialed coach and is the author of Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction (Tarcher-Penguin, 2005). She says it's important to remember that career counselors and coaches are very different. "If you have no idea what you want to do, it is wise to work with a professional to figure it out, because you will likely figure it out more quickly," she says. "Coaches and counselors will operate differently here. Many counselors rely on testing and assessments while most coaches do not, but can lead you to discover the answers via different means such as personal exploration and tools like your life story. If you already know what you'd like to pursue but are rusty on resume-writing and interviewing, a career counselor is a good asset. If you know you'll leave it to luck and probably not get where you want to go, hire a coach."
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