Preparation is key to successful career change

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Due to the economic downturn, many people find themselves out of a job and wondering what to do next. One option is attempting a career change.

For many of the nation’s younger unemployed workers, such wondering commonly leads to furthering their education. However, middle-aged workers who find themselves the victim of layoffs choose to seek a career change. Those considering such a change should know it won’t be easy, but it could prove rewarding and doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems.

Much like a recent college grad discussing his career plans with a guidanc...