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From my new book, Life’s a Bitch and Then You Change Careers, discover how to change careers at any age. Plus interview questions to be prepared for, how others made successful career changes, if you have what it takes to make a change, how to get an offer in a new career when you have no experience and how to stay focused and motivated.


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Changing Careers

"Becoming a financial planner"
Dear Andrea:

    I have been a professional baseball player for the past three years and have given up the dream of making it to the big leagues. I would like to do financial advising and think I'd be good at it because of my contacts through players, agents and scouts. How do I get into this profession with no prior experience? Is it possible?

    --Beyond Baseball

Dear Beyond Baseball:

    Anything is possible, especially here-you live in America, right? But contacts are not going to be why you'll succeed. You'll succeed because you love to help people analyze their financial objectives then develop a strategy to help them meet their goals through savings and investments. You'll do well because you understand finance, economic trends and financial products and can effectively communicate.

    You might need a background in business, economics or finance. Sales skills are key (experience is better) and the ability to work independently is important. You'll have to pass state and other exams. You can get on-the job training. But don't think someone will hire you for your contacts. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, confidence, the drive to succeed and a willingness to learn and study. Keep up with your contacts. After you get your training-which can take several years-you'll be ready for them.

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