It’s almost impossible
to avoid the news about unemployment statistics. The numbers are disheartening
for everyone, not just people who are hoping to change careers. However, taking
a closer look may generate some optimism for teachers who are looking for new
careers. Teachers can’t begin teaching without a bachelor’s degree, so
those who choose to enter a new field are at an advantage over those who don’t
have a degree. According to this article from June 2013, the unemployment rate for people with bachelor’s degrees
hovered around 4 percent, while the unemployment rate for those with only a
high school diploma came in just above 7 percent.
More recent statistics
continue to support the advantage of having a degree. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) released this
chart last month, which also revealed a
lower unemployment rate for those with a college education.
This news doesn’t change
the fact that transitioning to a new career is challenging and often stressful.
But if you’re serious about getting into a new field, having a degree should
increase your confidence. Knowing how to market yourself and play up the skills
you developed in the classroom will help you stand out among the competition. I’m
going to continue to share pointers on how to make yourself stand out, where to
look for jobs, and how to get ready for interviews.
I have a question...do you think that a new frustrated teacher who has only been able to get a job as a teaching assistant (classroom aide) for 5 years now and is making little money might have better success as a hair stylist as a career change?
ReplyDeleteYou might- would you have to go back to school? And if so, are you willing/able? If you're having trouble finding a job it might be a good idea and it would put you in more control in the long run- down the line you could open your own salon if you wanted. Do you think you have a chance of getting a teaching job? It's so hard in a lot of places- if I wanted to go back it would be hard, even with my experience, because the jobs are so scarce and the districts have to rehire excessed teachers first. Good luck to you!
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