The Which? guide to changing careers - Sue Bennett

Many of the old certainties about jobs and careers have now disappeared without trace, and many of us will have to make at least one career change before we reach retirement. Permanent, full-time positions are increasingly giving way to flexible hours, self-employment and contract work. Today's employees need to be multi-skilled and well-prepared to make the most of this environment.;This guide helps those who have been made redundant, are returning to work after a break, are looking for a new direction after taking early retirement, or simply want to realize their potential, to find the right path. It shows how to turn what may seen a difficult situation into an opportunity, helping readers to identify what they have to offer and to target suitable job openings. It provides tips on how to adjust psychologically to the new life phase, as well as practical advice on the financial implications, CVs and interviews, how to network and research to uncover the estimated 40 per cent of jobs that are not advertised, training programmes and grants/loans and recruitment, outplacement and advisory agencies.