Advice from Family Houston Financial & Employment Coaches
82% of people ages 45 and older have reported successful transitions to a new career
I think I need to change careers. Now what?
BE PREPARED
- Update your resume
- Create a LinkedIn profile to connect with other professionals
- Become familiar with Zoom interviews and remote job fairs
FINE TUNE YOUR SKILLS
- Complete a short term certification for a new skill
- Volunteer in a field that may interest you if possible
- Leverage your current experience to transferable skills
My company is asking me to consider early retirement. What do I do?
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- Take inventory of your entire financial situation
- Know your expenses and create an income plan
- Consolidate all of your retirement accounts
- Consider health care costs
- Consider taking Social Security early
- Decide if you are open to part-time opportunities to supplement income