Change your career in the new year

If you’re unhappy at work, the new year is a good time to examine your options. One way to make your career more meaningful is to determine if your current job could be more enjoyable. Offering to take on new responsibilities, finding a mentor or learning something new may improve the situation.

If there are too many obstacles to achieve happiness in your present situation, you may decide you’re ready to jump ship. Your situation probably won’t improve on its own, says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerJournal.com. It’s all about making choices and taking action to find a job you’ll be happier in. With the employment market on an upswing, now is a good time to consider making a career change.

CareerJournal.com advises career changers to do their homework to determine the skills they need to qualify for a new job or enter a new industry. Network with business contacts, attend professional meetings and conduct other industry-specific research. On your resume and in interviews, highlight your skills, as well as your interpersonal, management, technological and communication abilities. If you lack required credentials, seek the training you need to bridge the gap.

Abridged: CareerJournal.com