Whether you are looking for free career advice or career advice in any given particular are of employment, the bottom line remains the same. You have to know what you're looking for and how you're going to go about getting it. Under financial duress, most of us will take any job that comes along. This is fine as long as you don't stop your looking for your new career, advice on how to get into your new career, and ways to get ahead of the competition.

1. When looking for jobs, careers, advice, and fulfillment the Sunday News is certainly not the only resource available to you. If you have education and experience you might want to consider signing up with a head hunter in order to get your resume circulating in your preferred industry. Moreover, there is great value in seeking out a little free career advice from friends and associates who might be able to link your resume with the right department head. Social networking is part of landing a new career. Many companies no longer even advertise for new employees and rely on word of mouth references.
   
   
2. Some of the most overlooked career advice in general is remember to present yourself well from the very beginning. The first reference an employer has from you is the way you fill out your application. Applications are looked over before resumes and cover letters. If you have not presented your abilities and skills in an effective manner you application will be cast aside and your resume will remain in the unread pile. When seeking new career advice, remember to ask specifically about how to appropriately fill out applications in order to attract positive attention to your career development. Like all jobs, career advice can be slanted toward a specific area of development. A teacher is going to need different highlighted skills than a criminal investigator despite that fact that these are both human services career paths.
   
   
3. During your career advice quest, make sure you are employable in your chosen career path. Are you up to date on all certifications and special requirements necessary? Have you been keeping abreast of changes within the field? If it has been more than a year or two (depending on the field) since you have worked within the industry, do yourself a favor and take a few classes at the local college to catch up on the latest new technologies and new methodologies.
   
   
4. Being employable in almost any field requires an education of some sort. Many companies that hire for non-degree work will not hire you unless you have a college degree. They don't care what your major was, just that you went to college.
   
   
5. For all the new career advice available on the internet, via friends, and in books, a good education can not be stressed enough. If you don't have one then start getting one, even if it is just one class per semester. This effort makes you twice as employable as you are without furthering your education.