Career Conversion : The 10 Worst Mistakes Career Changers Make

For those considering career conversions, some useful advice that I stumbled upon on "10 worst mistakes..." on monster.com.sg

1. Don't look for a job in another field without some intense introspection
2. Don't look for "hot" fields unless they're a good fit for you.
3. Don't go into a field because your friend is doing well in it.
4. Don't stick to possibilities you already know about.
5. Don't let money be the deciding factor
6. Don't keep your dissatisfaction to yourself or try to make the switch alone.
7. Don't go back to school to get retreaded unless you've done some test drives in the new field.
8. Be careful when using placement agencies or search firms.
9. Don't go to a career counsellor or a career transitions agency expecting they can tell you which field to enter.
10. Don't expect to switch overnight.