Healthcare is hiring, and although the new job growth slowed a bit, the industry has continued to add jobs even throughout the Great Recession. In tough times, people often want to re-invent themselves or find a more stable, rewarding career. For many, a career in healthcare may be the answer. But how do you make such a major transition without prior training or education in a medical field? It’s not easy, but it is possible, especially if you incorporate a variety of tactics and tools in your job search strategy.

Career Coach Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers recently explored options for changing careers and related an inspiring story of one person who made the switch from an automobile manufacturing line to a nursing career. If you are dreaming of a new career in healthcare, you can make it happen! Below are some links to a few resources to get you started.

• Is a Health Career Right for You?
• Tips for Breaking Into a Healthcare Career
• More Tips on Keppie Careers

How To Break Into A Healthcare Career originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 16:32:32.

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