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> Starting a New Career

Starting a new career can be a daunting venture, especially when you have acquired a lifetime’s worth of financial responsibilities and obligations. Nothing, however, is impossible, no matter how strapped for time and money you are currently. All it takes is a well thought out plan and diligence and you can soon be starting a new career.

First, think very seriously about what you want to do. Why have you chosen this new career? Is it completely different from what you are doing now? Are there aspects of your current job that apply to your new career as far as contacts, experience, or education? Does this new career require learning a whole new skill set and industry or is it a matter of upgrading your education to the next level? Make a list of all the assets you already possess that you can bring to a new career. Include personal skills and qualifications as well as natural instincts and inclinations. Some things can’t be taught and if you have a natural predilection for the skills needed for your new career, this may take you further than you think.

Next, determine the steps you will need to take in order to arrive at a position in your new career. To help you do this, talk to people currently working the job you have chosen. How did they get where they are? Would they have done anything differently? Do they have any recommendations? Do you need a degree? Online classes and schools are all over the internet and will allow you to study while keeping your job. Do you need an apprenticeship to establish yourself? Try and find one that pays you. Even a small stipend can help you offset financial costs at home.

With planning and patience, you can start a new career without putting your current home situation at risk. Take one step at a time and allow yourself as long as it takes to complete it before going on to the next one. Your new career isn’t going to disappear while you spend time properly preparing for it.
Interview Techniques

Public speaking seems to be a problem with most people so it is no surprise that most people spend countless hours preparing for an interview as if they are going to speak in front of thousands of people.

Why is the Interview so Important?

Simply said; if you want the job then you better nail the interview. The interview is the gateway to having the job offered to you. If you are confident in your abilities and can vocalize them then you will more then likely receive and offer.

How can I prepare for the Interview?

First thing is to make sure you are well groomed. It is ok to dress up in a dark suit and matching tie for men or a nice dark business suit for women. Men should be clean shaven with a neat hair cut. Women should have their hair neat and also wear stockings and matching shoes. Heals are ok but not to the point where the woman seems awkward walking in them. Another thing you can do is practice what you are going to say to the interviewer in front of a mirror or other people.

Other Interview Techniques

Always shake the interviewers hand firmly, sit straight up, and pay attention. Always make sure to answer the interviewers questions accurately and concisely. It is a good idea to study about the companys history and current events just in case there is a mention of it. Always be prepared and do not let your eyes wander around the room. Do not bite your fingernails or show any signs of outward nervousness. The interviewer will read your body language and even though body language doesnt show your ability to perform a job, the interviewer will still take it into consideration.

As an active duty spouse, Karla Kohlenberg found an alternate option to traditional employment. Kohlenberg began a home based business to assure employment. She launched a home based website which offers many advantages to the spouse looking to start a home based business. The business provided only a small startup cost and few overhead expenses. She says there is no pressure to work within any time lines and claims a one year period to running smoothly, as opposed to a five year period offered by most other home based businesses. Studies show that 98% of home businesses fail, but Kohlenberg states that outstanding customer and technical support are key, giving individualized support specific to individual needs

The option is portable since active duty military and their families can be deployed anywhere. Spouses that find themselves overseas may experience difficulty finding acceptable work due to gender and personal safety issues. Spouses must find work inside the military base but they outnumber job availability, which makes a home based business a perfect solution.

Kohlenberg has found that home based businesses provide convenient, flexible schedules rather than a structured, conventional employment site. Availability is 24/7, 365 days of the year. Spouses who have small children can work around the family schedule.

Kohlenberg began a home based business to assure employment. She launched a home based website which offers many advantages to the spouse looking to start a home based business. The business provided only a small startup cost and few overhead expenses. She says there is no pressure to work within any time lines and claims a one year period to running smoothly, as opposed to a five year period offered by most other home based businesses. Studies show that 98% of home businesses fail, but Kohlenberg states that outstanding customer and technical support are key, giving individualized support specific to individual needs

There are innumerable home based businesses that take the start up fee then provide no further support to make the business successful. Kohlenberg states that launching a home based business is an ideal way for military families to provide for their families and anyone interested in following this concept may find more information by calling 1-800-719-8268 and asking for extension 0346k

Karla R. Kohlenberg
Active Duty Spouse of MN2 J.A. Kohlenberg currently deployed in the Middle East
Affiliate with Global Cash Flow Network and owner of www.24hourwebcash.com/kohlenberg0346

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1-800-719-8268 ext. 0346k

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