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Career Change Quiz

Ten questions about where you are today. You get a readiness level and a short action plan for the areas that need work.

  1. 1. If your income dropped during the change, how long could your savings cover your basic bills?
  2. 2. Could you live on a lower salary for a while if your new career starts lower?
  3. 3. How many hours a week can you spend learning or job hunting?
  4. 4. Do the people closest to you support this change?
  5. 5. How clear is the job you want to move into?
  6. 6. Have you talked to someone who already does that job?
  7. 7. Do you know which of your current skills carry over to the new job?
  8. 8. Do you know what training or credentials the new job needs?
  9. 9. Do you have a plan for health insurance during the change?
  10. 10. Is your resume ready for the new field?

Free help near you

You can get free career counseling, job search help and, if you qualify, help paying for training through American Job Centers, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Links go to CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources. Our own planning checklist. It is not a scientific test and not financial advice. Data Sources & Licenses