I recently read an article titled “8 Second Careers to Consider.” In a nutshell, the article is for people who are considering a second career and aspects of changing a career that need to be addressed before they make the change. The part of the article that caught my attention was a section that talked about making sure you have the necessary skill set for the new career you want to start. One important step is to evaluate which of your current skills can transfer from your old job to your desired job; also what skills you need to develop to ensure you will be successful in your new career.

I found that LearnKey has courseware that will prepare job seekers for three of the careers listed in the article. I would like to take a minute to explain how our LearnKey offerings coupled with previous work experience can provide you with some of the necessary skills you need to be successful in one of these three careers.

Market Research Analyst – Study market conditions in local, regional or national areas to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them and at what price.

1. Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree
2. Job outlook, 2010 – 2020: 41 percent increase
3. Median annual pay: $60,570

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Choose from individual courses or use our career and certification paths to guide you to a success career in the market research field.

• View our Business Management Series
• View our Microsoft Office Series

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners – Coordinate all aspects of professional meeting and events. They choose meeting locations, arrange transportation and coordinate other details.

1. Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree
2. Job outlook, 2010 – 2020: 44 percent increase
3. Median annual pay: $45,260

Take this free online career pathway and leadership assessment to learn your leadership style and which career path fits your behavior. | eLearningPlanner.com

Choose from individual courses or use our career and certification paths to guide you to a successful career in the meeting, convention, and event planning field.

• View our Business Management Series
• View our Microsoft Office Series

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants – Perform routine clerical and organizational tasks. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments and support other staff.

1. Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent
2. Job outlook, 2010 – 2020: 12 percent increase
3. Median annual pay: $34,660

Take this free online career pathway and leadership assessment to learn your leadership style and which career path fits your behavior | eLearningPlanner.com

Choose from individual courses or use our career and certification paths to guide you to a successful career as a secretary or administrative assistant.

• View our Office and Administrative Support Series
• View our Administrative Specialist Series
• View our Microsoft Office Bundle Series

Changing careers can be a scary and stressful step in life. I believe that LearnKey offers the best in educational video courseware and will provide job seekers with the skills foundation they need to be successful in their chosen career.