Year: 2022

Changing careers can be a worry at any age but, the older you get, the more
worrisome you can feel about it all. You’re an older worker, competing
against your peers which may be younger. Not to mention, the job market is
different now than when you last went job hunting which may have been many
years ago.

But, a career change at 50 and beyond doesn’t have to be scary. Sometimes
the most difficult first step is figuring out that you’re ready for a
change in career in the first place. Keep reading to learn how to
successfully change careers at 50 and beyond!

Making a career change at 40 can be within reach for you. It’s never too
late to switch careers. The average age workers change careers is 39. So,
if you’re thinking about changing career paths at 40, you’re right on
target.

Career change at 30? It’s not as far-fetched as it might sound in your
head. Would it surprise you to learn that the average age people make a
career change is in their thirties? The average age a person changes
careers is 39.

Many things can happen that can change your thinking about your current
career. If you find yourself considering a career change, there are some
important things to look into.

Thinking about making a career change? Don’t worry, you’re not alone here.
According to this source, 70% of working-age people are looking to change
careers. This poll found that 52% of U.S. workers are considering a career
change this year with 44% of them already making plans for this change.

In this article, we’re going to talk about how to smoothly change careers.
You’ll learn about warning signs that indicate it might be time for a
career change, places where to find your next career, and how to make the
career transition.

If you need to decline a job offer, you might be having a lot of mixed
feelings. On the one hand, it’s always nice to be wanted, especially when
you’re in the middle of a potentially long and grueling job search. On the
other hand, you might feel guilty when you have to say, “Thanks, but no
thanks.”

Don’t waste your guilt. It’s common for candidates to say turn down job
offers–1 in 6 offers are rejected, per Glassdoor research. Hiring managers
expect it (or should). Most importantly, declining a job offer that isn’t
right for you can be the best thing for your career in the long run.

However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to turn down a job. Here’s the
best way to do it.