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ometimes, leaving the workforce due to a disability means that when youre able to try working again, the job or career you once had is no longer possible. If you find you want to work but you're unable to return to your previous profession, changing careers is the next logical step. If youre unsure where to start your career change, we have some tips to help you figure out where your return to work may lead. Once you decide on a new ca- reer path, its time to prepare for your hunt for a new job. You may be transitioning to a different type of work within your field or even a new discipline entirely, but that doesnt necessarily mean you have to start over from scratch. Here are some ways to make yourself a strong job candidate.
Identify Your Transferable Skills
When youre looking for a new type of job or career, it can be discouraging to learn that the requirements list- ed in a job posting dont directly match your experience. That shouldnt stop you from applying. You may have the skills and experience the employer is looking for even though you took a different path to get those skills. For example, you may have transferable skills that hiring managers want for all types of positions - from customer service representatives to manage-
On a New Career Path?
Start Where You Are
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