Career Transitions & Quitting Advice

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Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Know if It’s Time for a Career Change

Find out why many Americans pivot their careers, and if it's time for you to join them.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jul 17, 2020

10 min read

A professional woman over 50 confidently interviews with a panel, symbolizing a successful career change later in life.

Career Transitions & Quitting

Ideas for a Career Change at 50: A Step by Step Guide to Making the Switch

A career change at 50 can lead to better pay, flexibility, or more meaningful work. Explore ideas, no-degree jobs, and practical steps to make the switch.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: May 18, 2026

17 min read

4 signs it’s time to hire a career coach

Career Transitions & Quitting

Strategies to Help You Quit the Job You Hate

Every situation is unique, but you can use these tips as guidelines to help ease your way.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 16, 2021

5 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a Job

These answers will help show hiring managers that you’re no quitter.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 21, 2021

7 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

What to Do When You’ve Outgrown Your Job

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 29, 20164 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Should You Say Yes to a Buyout?

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 28, 20166 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Temping: An Option for Older Workers

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 27, 20165 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Go From Temp to Hire

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 16, 201611 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Switch Your IT Specialty

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 16, 20165 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Break into IT with Temporary Work

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 16, 20165 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Making a Transition Job Work for You

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Jun 16, 20164 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

10 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Jun 14, 20164 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

The right–and wrong–ways to sneak out for a job interview

By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Sep 11, 20156 min read

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