5 Tips for Changing Careers

It can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about changing or switching careers. Read these 5 tips and find out how Ticket to Work can help you get started on your new career path.
It can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about changing or switching careers. Read these 5 tips and find out how Ticket to Work can help you get started on your new career path.
Studies show that more people are changing careers and that over 80 percent of them are glad they did. Rebecca is one such example of a successful career change. Find out how Ticket to Work helped Rebecca and can help you get started on your new career path.
Is what you post on social media going to matter to a potential employer? Is there a chance employers take a look before they make a hiring decision? The answer could be “yes” to both questions. In this blog we share 5 tips to keep it professional on social media.
Are you a veteran looking for a job? Did you know that there are online job boards featuring companies that are specifically looking for the skills veterans bring to the workforce? In this blog, we highlight veteran-focused sites that offer job listings and other employment help.
Attention college students and recent graduates with disabilities: Register for the US Department of Labor and US Department of Defense’s Workforce Recruitment Program to find internships or permanent jobs nationwide. Registration is open Aug. 21.
It's the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. And to celebrate Ticket to Work is offering three types of reasonable accommodations and three resources who can help you get them.
Are you looking to start working or switch careers but don't know what types of skills you have? If so, a skills matcher test is a great place to start! These tests ask you what types of work you have done in the past and then evaluates your answers through its program to help you find the career cluster(s) you're suited for.
Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your civilian job search as a transitioning service member or veteran. Whether they’re in person or online, job fairs let you engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. Check out these upcoming fairs and make progress toward your work goals this May.
A continuation of our Hot Jobs series, this blog explores the entertainment industry and the support roles in their venues. If you enjoy being around people and would like to help them enjoy events, a role in an entertainment venue may be the job for you!
If you've never worked or you're looking for a job in a new field, the 16 National Career Clusters may be a great place to start looking. In this blog we share the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster.