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 Expert

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

A Returnship Can Help You Rejoin the Workforce

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Sep 28, 20218 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Explain Being Fired

By Emily March, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Aug 30, 202111 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Jobs That Work for Former Auto Technicians

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Aug 30, 20214 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How Long Should You Stay at a Job?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Aug 25, 20217 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

What You Need to Know About Wrongful Termination

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Aug 3, 202111 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

When to target a lower position

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Aug 3, 20215 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Is it Better to Quit or Be Fired?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Apr 27, 202614 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to move between nonprofits and for-profit companies

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 13, 20216 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a Job

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 21, 20217 min read

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