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Finding some job openings that I know I'm completely qualified for, BUT two years ago, opened a small home business that came from a hobby/interest that I had......photography. Was not making much money from the start, but wife's income allowed me to do this! This photography business is pretty dead now, so I'm now am looking for a position in my old/usual career. Will employers look at all of my experience or "File 13" my resume because of no recent experience? I've heard some folks state "Depending on the situation, people may have to change their careers-do something else", but will that hurt them if they want to go back to their old career?
I know that different employers "think" differently when looking at resumes.
Your comments.
I've switched careers a few times, but have always found a common thread between them that has helped to ease the transition in a prospective employers mind.
IMO, 2 years is not that long of a period, but it would depend on what your original field was? Industries like Finance or IT/Technology might have plenty of changes in the past 2 years that you might be out of the loop on. So you would need to bring yourself up to speed of any new changes that might affect your ability to do the job.
Unfortunately, there is no "yes or no" answer to your question. Some employers will handle it differently than others. If you can prove that your still in the know of what is going on the industry and have no lost your relevant experience, you should be ok. But with that being said, you will also be competing against others who might still be active and fresh in the same field.
Good luck-
EDIT: Btw, I'm considering starting a photography business right now, but on the side (part-time). It's difficult today because anyone with a camera thinks they are a professional, but doesn't really understand the art behind it. I have seen pictures that had many mistakes, but to a non photographer, they were beautiful. Sorry to hear your business didn't work out - but I hope you keep it as a hobby though!
I have a photography business on the side, but I specialize in a very specific type of photography. I probably could make a living at it if I wanted to, but it would require too many nights and weekends. I've been doing it for years and have a strong clent base that is primarily businesses.
I have a photography business on the side, but I specialize in a very specific type of photography. I probably could make a living at it if I wanted to, but it would require too many nights and weekends. I've been doing it for years and have a strong clent base that is primarily businesses.
Thanks for patting yourself on the back, but this helps the OP how?
Just can't do a Thread on CD without an arguement almost starting..............
Geshhhhhhh!
Anyway, the reason why wife/I decided to open this small business was due to very few jobs available in Purchasing -Inventory Management after we moved to North Carolina. Shoot, we bought a Small Business License and had two Business credit cards (still have the credit cards). Unfortunately, it takes money (sometimes a lot & too much) to make money! We found out that we just didn't have that kind of money.
As far as the knowledge of procedures in Purchasing/Inventory Management, it basically does not change. Only problem is the software that companies use can be different and a lot of companies want potential employee to know the software they use!
Gee, if it wouldn't have been for the winters, my two surgeries and the fear of falling in snow/ice again..........we would still be living there and I'd still be working!! Oh well, glad we don't have to drive in "white outs" anymore, use a snowshovel/snowblower or scrap ice, but did put me out of work and the photography business just won't make enough money!
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