When my clients are searching for a new career, they usually must discard many attractive options because the jobs require a long back-to-school stint. Here are some rewarding careers that don't.
What can you do today?
Scan this list of easy-to-transition-into careers. Do any of them make your heart beat a little faster? If so, consult the adjacent book for an introduction to that career.
- Fundraiser: Peter Edles' Fundraising
- Counselor of College-bound Athletes: Michael Koehler's Advising Student Athletes Through the College Recruitment Process
- Online Marketing: Dan Janal's Online Marketing Handbook
- Restaurant Menu Designer: David Pavesik's Menu Design.
- Professional Speaker: Dottie Walters' Speak and Grow Rich
- Garden Designer: Cheryl Merser's The Garden Design Book
- Computer Tutor: various titles in the ...for Dummies series
Personal Coach (e.g., regarding shyness, parenting, time management): Thomas Leonard's The Portable Coach - Buy a business: Harvey Gardner's How to Buy a Business With Little or No Cash Down.
Consultant: Jeffrey Lant's The Consultant's Kit. - Notebook Computer Repair Technician. Ron Guilster's A+ Certification for Dummies.
- Sales: Brian Tracy's Advanced Selling Strategies
- Real Estate Salesperson: Danielle Kennedy's How to List and Sell Real Estate in the 21st Century
- Neon Sign Maker. Wayne Strattman's Neon Techniques.
