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Career change?

How can one completely (as in 360 degrees) change their career without going back to school or spending too much money? I already have a Master's degree that I earned last year. I already have a crapload of student loans right now. I have work experience in one field but how can I transfer my skills and abilities to something else? **I'm still trying to figure out what that something else will be though. I just know I want a change of pace. B.A. in Communication M.S. in Education My B.A. is from a top, prestigious university but my M.S. is not. However, I earned the M.S. through a reputable fellowship program.

Public Comments

1. It does all depend on what you want to do. All Degrees have core subjects, and most degrees have some sort of the same/similar Core subjects, so if you do want to do something totally 360, look into options in Advance standing, if there are any similar core subjects. Also just having a degree helps demonstrate to the potential employer that you are willing to go the hard yard to learn what is required of you. SO WHAT IS IT YOU WANT TO DO?
2. What is your degree in?
3. I'm stalking you...Please be a teacher........please!!!!:) :) :) do the smiley faces help?
4. I recently made a career change and it was the best move I could've made. I took some tips from this article: http://changing-careers.suite101.com/article.cfm/thinking_of_a_career_change My best advice though, is to find something that you love doing.
5. I think the first thing to do is decide exactly what you want to do. Really investigate what you are passionate about. Take a notepad with you wherever you go and note down everything you do that you really enjoy. It may start giving you some clues as to what direction to take. It sounds like you've built up lots of transferable skills that would be applicable in many different careers. So, investigate different occupations that interest you, you may find that you have many of the skills you need already. If not, think about how you can make up the skills/experience shortage. For example, voluntary work in your spare time. There are many ways to change career cheaply. Consider training on the job. It may mean a wage cut but at least you'll be earning something. Work part time in something that you love doing alongside your current job. Ask you current employer about a transfer to a department that interests you more. Look at www.successful-career-change.com for more advice.