10 Steps To Starting A Career From Scratch

Set a target for yourself and imagine what it would be like to be doing that job.

5. Use your experiences

If you want a second career then remember you have already had your first one, so use these experiences to your advantage as much as you can.

6. Be persuasive

You need to convince the relevant people to give you a chance at the start of a new career.

7. Believe 

To persuade other people to take a risk, you have to believe that you can perform yourself.

8. Assess credentials 

What does someone in your second career need for qualifications? Find this out then take the necessary steps to obtain them.

9. Know your hoops

You may have to jump through a number of hoops to become qualified and experienced enough to embark on your new career.

10. Tap into your wisdom

Use the work you have done in the past to move forward into your new field, you may know more than you think!

5 Questions You Should Ask In A Job Interveiw

Asking questions in an interview is a great way to not only find out information but to prove your interest in the company. We suggest picking two or three so as not to overload your interviewer but enough to show your interest.

So here, we have five questions you should ask in a job interview as well as the questions you should avoid.

1. Is there anything you would like me to clarify or explain in more detail?
This is a great one to not only show your confidence but to clarify any points you may of missed or ones they would like you to to expand on.

2. What are the company’s plans for the future?
Employers like this question because it demonstrates your interest in the organisation, it also informs you of any new projects that will be happening in the future.

3. What are the most important issues facing your company?
This will show any factors that may be affecting the company you want to work for. Remember they want you to work there as much as you want them to want you to work there.

4. How would you describe the company’s culture and core values?
This will let you know if you will fit in with the company and if you like their values you will most likely succeed in this career.

5. Can you describe a typical day or week in the job?
This is a great way to get a more detailed view of your job roles and what your responsibilities will involve.

Now here is a quick overview of what not to ask your employer, stay clear of these questions and you will have great success.

1. How many holidays will I get?
2. When will I get a raise?
3. What does your company do?
4. Did I get the job?

So there you go stick by these tips and blow your interviewer away.

Good luck !

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