I am hoping to pivot from one career path to another. What should I be doing to prepare for this transition?

If you are just beginning to think about a career pivot, your first steps will be researching your target field and talking with people in the roles and organizations you would like to target. If you are further along, you might want to try to find a small project or volunteer gig that would allow you to “test out” your new ideas in a low risk way. You could also consider taking online courses or pursuing certificates to fill in education or skills gaps.

• 研究：Read about your target field using our career community resources on the Career Education website, industry association information, and company/organization websites.
• Networking:Use The Hive and LinkedIn to find Wellesley alumnae who are doing the work that interests you. Make virtual appointments to talk with them about their journey, their challenges, and why they do what they do.
• 战略志愿者或演出：During informational interviews, listen for areas where a company or organization might need help. Contact volunteer coordinators at non-profits.
• 在线education:特别是在线提供许多资源，特别是现在。考虑Coursera，EDX，LinkedIn学习等等。

I have been laid off. Are there resources for job searching available? What about freelance options?

与许多问题一样，答案取决于您的情况。您是否有遣散费或失业，这将允许您时间反映和探索新的机会？你需要立即举行的工作来满足费用吗？在您正在寻找更常设的工作时，您是否有技能将允许您自由借方？根据最近的预测，今年夏天，至少25％的劳动力将被下岗，并且就业是自动的。但是，正在创建新的工作，这是十年前的，甚至是一年前。估计未发布80％的开口，以便您希望利用您的网络并伸出援手以获得最佳效果的指导。

There are specificresources within career communities此外，以下是即时搜索（和远程工作）的一些选项：

• 自由选项：Fiverr.和你垫料
• Who’s Hiring Currently, The Muse
• Coronavirus Career Advice: 27 Best Work From Home and Remote Jobs, Forbes
• CDC Covid-19 Response Corps openings
• 握手雇用雇用偏远工作的提示
• The 25+ Best Sites for Finding Remote Work Online in 2020,SkillCrush
• The 18 Best Remote Job Boards in 2020, Career SideKick
• The Four Best Places to Find Remote Jobs, Workplaceless
• FlexJobs.com

How can I reach out for informational interviews during the pandemic?

对于那些争取疾病或其他困难的人来说，这可能不是信息面试的时间。然而，对于许多人来说，被隔离在隔离区是一个机会通过回答有关特定领域的问题来帮助他人。当你联系时，重要的是要与人们联系他们在这些不寻常的时期在这些不寻常的时期，如果他们愿意和能够与你交谈。确保您已抬起对您和之前与您联系在一起的人的背景的组织informational interview.There are many questions you could ask, but be sure to ask at a minimum “If you were in my position, what advice do you have about what I should be doing?” and “Who else might you suggest I contact?”

What can I do now if there are hiring freezes everywhere?

For the most up-to-date information about freezes and who might be hiring, checkCandor. While this pandemic has thrown all of us into uncertainty about the future, it has clarified what matters most to us. This may be an excellent time for reflection on your skills, interests, and values. We recommend two books:Designing Your Life和设计你的工作生活,both by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, for some guided exercises and interesting frameworks with which to design your career and life. You can then research potential industries or organizations; talk to people and expand your network; try out some volunteer gigs or projects; and take some free skill-building courses online (EdX, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning) so you can increase your confidence and add new skills to your resume.

Should I return from maternity leave now if the economy remains weak?

This is a personal decision, with many variables to consider, so there are multiple answers here. Did you enjoy your job prior to the leave? Is your current daily schedule able to fit work hours full time? Part time? If you were contemplating a change perhaps now is a good time to pivot, but you may need to remain in the current role until you identify a new option. Some women discover that the costs of childcare outweigh what they earn so economically it might make more sense to remain at home with your child, at least in the near future. If you decide to take a career break (or have already taken one),http://irelaunch.comis a helpful website.

你现在有如何呈现自己的提示，一切都在线和虚拟？

Please join us at noon EDT on Thursday, May 21st, for a webinar with alumnaAnn Timmons'79，通信艺术家。她将分享公众对虚拟平台发言的最佳实践以及通过您独特的视频在线进行职业化和信心的成功策略。聆听网络研讨会后，确保您练习做一些虚拟对话或访谈，以便对您更熟悉。您还可以通过握手预约虚拟机器面试。