Second Careers Quiz

Find out how ready you are for your next act

Kenneth Terrell

En español

Published April 08, 2021

8 Questions

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Second Careers Quiz

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  "question" : "Starting over doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. Which of these personal assets can help you as you build a second career?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Your unique perspective",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Your business network",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Your resilience",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "It’s also helpful if you can embrace the new, focus on your career now and have a deeper wisdom that guides you.",
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  "question" : "One potential pitfall for a second career is budgeting unrealistically for the switch. Marci Alboher, author of 'The Encore Career Handbook,' suggests making sure you can fund your transition time for at least how long?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Three months",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Six months",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "A year",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Two years",
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  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "“If you have financial wiggle room, everything will be easier,” Alboher says.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Alboher also warns against panicking early when you’re in a transition, an issue for some even if they are financially sound. What does she suggest to help fight this urge?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Take a test-and-learn approach.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Take a part-time job.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "If in doubt, find another full-time position.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Panic actually is trying to tell you something.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "“Don’t expect this to be a linear process — it almost always takes longer than you think,” she says.",
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}, {
  "question" : "According to one study, what percentage of people working at age 62 had changed careers since they turned 55?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "10 percent",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "20 percent",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "30 percent",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "40 percent",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Americans over 50 are the first generation to routinely change careers after that age.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which one of these is NOT a resource offered by AARP to help you find a job.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Job board",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Transportation service",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Online career fairs",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Employer pledge program",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "AARP also offers in-person workshops, practical advice on starting a business and more. Visit https://www.aarp.org/work/career-change/second-careers/ for more information.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which of the following steps should you consider as you get ready for a second career?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Talk about your goals with people in your professional network",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Seek additional education or training",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Try a side hustle or volunteer project to build skills for your new career",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "“Anyone who's hiring wants to know that you're hungry, that you've committed to this career path,” says one expert. “You may need to spend six months to a year really diving into the new industry or function.”",
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}, {
  "question" : "According to one 2019 survey, what was the most common reason people gave for changing careers?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "No longer satisfied in the field they were in",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Wanted to make more money",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Wanted to continue learning and moving forward professionally",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "None of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "In the survey from the job site Indeed, 88 percent of respondents said they switched careers to earn more income.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Why is it important to have a timeline for when you will have fully switched to your new career?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "A timeline will help you maintain momentum",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "It will help you keep track of your finances",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "It can help you see when and where you need to adjust ",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Once you've determined what you want to do — and why — and how you can gain the skills necessary to change careers without creating financial hardships, you've got a good road map for what you need to do, one expert says.",
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Kenneth Terrell covers employment, age discrimination, work and jobs, careers, and Congress for AARP. He previously worked for the Education Writers Association and U.S. News & World Report, where he reported on government and politics, business, education, science and technology, and lifestyle news.