The career you picked at one point in your life doesn’t have to be the one you pursue forever. We have plenty of advice on making a career change—including how to start, what to write in your cover letter, and what to say in an interview—plus inspiring stories about other career changers.
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5 Steps to Writing a Cover Letter as a Career Changer (With Samples!)
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8 Steps to an Utterly Successful Career Change
byCaris Thetford
4 Smart Ways to Spin a Career Change in Your Favor During an Interview
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byQuinisha Jackson-Wright
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