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

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

Closed Your Small Business, and Now You Need a Job?

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Oct 22, 20125 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Lateral Moves: When Do They Work?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 16, 20124 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Transfer Internally the Right Way

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Apr 16, 20125 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Don’t Get Thrown for a Loop

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jan 20, 20114 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Crawl Back to the Job You Quit?

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Oct 11, 20104 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Interviewing for a Step Down

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Nov 20, 20084 min read

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