Changing Careers: Step Two - Mock Job Search

Now that you have a list of a few careers you're interested in and you have some idea of salary information and what the job entails, it's time to start looking for what opportunities are out there.

Start by doing a job search just as you would look for any other job.  This will help you to:

• see what opportunities match what you're looking for
• find out what's available in your area
• additional information about the job duties
• salary information and other qualifications

Just as with any other job search, don't limit yourself to the newspaper or the typical job sites.  Do a Google search on recruiters in that career field, or just type in "career name + jobs" and see what comes up.  Also, take a look at some of the project sites like Elance or Guru.  Depending on the career type, you may find that there are opportunities where you can work from home part time and also some additional job details.

Remember, you're just doing research for now.  You will want to do additional information before you actually start applying.  By now you should start getting an idea of what you like or maybe don't like about your choices.  This is why it's important to go through these steps in deciding on any career.

Tomorrow we'll take a look at some easy ways to find experts that you can answer your questions about your potential new career.

Let us know your progress in finding your new career.  Please share your stories and comments in the section below.