If you’re in the process of making a career change, then you might be concerned about your current credit score. Especially if you’ve been in the career change mode for a little while, tight times often show up in your credit report right away. The good news is that most background checks usually don’t use a credit score to disqualify a potential candidate. So, how are credit scores used by employers while you undergo your career change?

There are several career development theories that explain why a person chooses a particular job or career for their income. Each theory is unique in its perspective and offers interesting viewpoints to back up its rationale. Employment counselors can assist their clients in finding the best career by using one or more of these career development theories.

If you are looking to make a career change but you are having trouble finding a new job, you may feel like you have exhausted every possibility. There is one way of increasing your career change possibilities that you probably haven't thought of yet, however: exercise. Exercise doesn't just help you get in shape; it can also help you make an impending career change.

For most people in the corporate world, a promotion is the prize that everyone is seeking. After all, a promotion often comes with a new title, a pay raise and a bigger office with a better view. While promotions are great, however, they do have several downsides that aren't mentioned in routine career advice.

If you are like most of the rest of America, the chances are high that you are an active social media user. What you may not be doing that you should, however, is using your social media profile to land your next job. While social media hasn't yet taken the place of more traditional job searching and career development methods, it is a powerful tool that can help you find and secure your next job. Here's how.

When talking to a career guidance counselor, you will probably hear a range of helpful advice, including to choose a job that you love and to choose a job that will pay the bills. One important piece of information you may not hear from a career guidance counselor, however, is that your young looks may threaten to hold you back from achieving and excelling in the job that you want. That's right--looking younger than your age can actually hold you back when it comes to your career.

This morning I'd like to talk with you about the universality CRC's approach to job seeking. Meaning, as I acquire more and more international clients, I find that our techniques work all over the world - basically, because all human behavior is the same, no matter what culture.

The first look of your interview may have the power to create a final decision among employers. The fashion statement you make is also an indication of your personality, attention to detail and your lifestyle. If it doesn't have a strong impression left by those interviewing you, then it may make it difficult for you to make the needed career change. Following certain fashion tips for an interview is a simple step to landing the job you desire.

Going to work and being happy at the same time should be a priority in every individual's life. If your job creates added stress or difficulties, then it reflects in your lifestyle and relationships. Examining and reflecting on your career also points you in the direction of needing a new job or remaining with your existing career. There are many signs that point to whether you need a career change with the current position you are in.

You may have seen a recent Job Market Minute I wrote where I discussed what it takes to conduct a successful job search; things like a Rock Star Resume, a great online profile, a strategy to connect with decision makers, etc.