From: About.com Health Careers
Healthcare is hiring, and although the new job growth slowed a bit,
the industry has continued to add jobs even throughout the Great
Recession. In tough times, people often want to re-invent
themselves or find a more stable, rewarding career. For many, a
career in healthcare may be the answer. But how do you make such a
major transition without prior training or education in a medical
field? It's not easy, but it is possible, especially if you
incorporate a variety of tactics and tools in your job search
strategy. Career Coach Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers recently
explored options for changing careers and related an inspiring
story of one person who made the switch from an automobile
manufacturing line to a nursing career. If you are dreaming of a
new career in healthcare, you c...
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