4 Tips When Looking for a New Job

Follow these tips to help you structure your job search and make a successful transition to a new job.

4 Tips When Looking for a New Job

Contemplating a career change? Consider these four tips to help you take the next step in your career.

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1. Inventory your skills and match them to relevant jobs

Click to Watch and Learn: Inventory your unique skills and strengths, volunteer to develop and practice new skills, and/or learn new skills to show interest in a role.

Pop Quiz!: Which of the following is NOT a way to learn career-boosting skills:

Complete on-the-job training
Take a class at a community college
Give your existing skills fancier names
Work toward a professional certification



Whether you’re making a career change by choice or out of necessity, take the first step to help ensure a smooth and successful transition by visiting the resources below.

How the Job Search Has Changed
Which Resume Style is Right for You?
AARP Work & Jobs

Try Again

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