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Job/career change in later life

Hi Folks Most of my working life has been involved in doing admin/finance work. I am in my mid 50s now and thinking of making a change. Where do you think I should start in choosing a different career? Should I take a skills test or talk to a careers advisor or something else. Any advice greatly appreciated.


Created By on 08/11/2024

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CaroleAH
11th Nov 2024 11:49:35
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Thanks for voting!
I think that I would start a list with the Pro's and Con's of changing jobs e.g. how far do you travel at present to your job and the cost, have you built up an entitlement to annual leave, are you good at chatting with people, do you want to work indoors or outdoors? When you have done that, you could list the skills that you already have and whether they are transferable to a different type of work. You could also look in the local newspapers to see what jobs are being advertised. Just another thought - how would this affect your pension? Good Luck!
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