Changing careers after teaching can feel surprisingly difficult. Teachers often struggle in the early stages of a career change because they are using job search strategies that simply do not work well outside education. The good news is that these mistakes are very common and they can be fixed. If you are applying for jobs but getting nowhere, here are four job search mistakes that may be holding you back and what to do instead.

If you’re a teacher in your late 40s, 50s, or beyond and you're thinking about making a career change, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not too late. You might be asking yourself: Can I keep teaching for another 10-20 years or is there something better out there for me?" Or wondering What else can I do? Will anyone hire me? Do I need to retrain? What if I make a mistake? You can make a change, Here are 10 things you need to know if you're thinking about a career cha

You might be showing up every day, doing your best, and still thinking: “I don’t love this anymore. Is it ever going to get better?” Maybe you're not ready (or able) to change careers just yet. Maybe you're waiting for the right moment, or you're simply exhausted and can’t face the idea of another big change right now. Even if teaching isn’t what it once was for you, there are ways to feel better without quitting (yet). Here are some small but powerful shifts that can help.

It’s easy to let fear convince you to stay where you are. But what’s the cost of staying stuck?Years from now, will you look back and regret