Changing Careers to/from Education

Deciding to re-enter any field of work can be quite daunting considering the fact that technology and research progress at a steady rate in any line of work. The education sector is not immune to this fact. After leaving your job for a while, getting back into teaching will require some bold steps and a practical guide. So how do you re-enter?

As a career changer, you are stepping into a whole new world. You may have a bit of experience instructing colleagues in various job responsibilities or no teaching experience at all. So how are you to become a teacher without proper formal education or hands-on involvement? Do you want to change careers now, not later? [...]

Returning to college or university as a stay-at-home mom or dad will take time and effort. This may mean taking time away from your young family to attend classes. The children and your partner will be forced to pick up the responsibilities that you previously carried out. Consequently, this may force family members to cut [...]

Are you looking for a new teaching job? Whether you are tired of your current education position or business career, you must take steps to find job satisfaction. Recent studies show less than 26% of people are satisfied with their current job. From long hours to unrealistic demands, people might find their present employment unpleasant [...]

The challenge of creating a resume and cover letter for a teaching position is daunting enough when your credentials, experience, and qualifications are rooted in the educational community. However, the task becomes even more formidable when you are one of the 50,000 individuals who come to teaching every year via the alternative certification program.