Career Transitions & Quitting Advice

Advice for making moves and moving on.

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

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Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Make a Career Change at 50 and Live Out Your Best Life

It’s not too late to start over at 50. Follow our practical guide to mapping out a new and exciting direction in your professional life.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Dec 7, 2020

16 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

Tips to Write a Goodbye Email to Coworkers

Before you hit send on this all-important email, read these important do’s and don’ts.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: May 14, 2026

6 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

Should You Say Yes to a Buyout?

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

Career Transitions & Quitting

Temping: An Option for Older Workers

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

Career Transitions & Quitting

Break into IT with Temporary Work

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: 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

Career Transitions & Quitting

How long should I stay at my first job?

By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 17, 20155 min read

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