For many people, relocating to a new city is a chance to reinvent themselves. They have the opportunity to move into a new neighborhood, make new friends, and take up new hobbies, and transfer to new jobs with food PR agencies or banks which are more in line with the career they dreamed about when they were in school. If you are thinking about using your move to Omaha to jump start a career change, here is some advice.

Likely sectors to enter

Omaha is one of the top cities for per capita billionaires. Each one was successful at something different, from insurance to running women's online clothing stores, so opportunity here is plentiful and spread across a variety of industries. Top dogs are insurance, banking, health care, telecommunications, construction, education, tourism, and government.

Make a new resume

In order to reinvent your life, you need to start by reinventing your resume. If you've spent the last few years working in an Alberta franchise store and want to move into banking, you don't need to lie on your resume. Simply emphasize how working in your old job has prepared you for the challenges you will face in your new job, such as handling money, pleasing customers, and meeting deadlines. List programs you've attended that have prepared you for your new job, and be enthusiastic in the interview.

Don't be afraid to take a chance

You can have a new life in Omaha if you really want one, but you have to be willing to reach out and grab it. It won't show up, neatly packaged, on your doorstep. Don't let anyone deter you from your dream of moving into wedding catering. Toronto bankers may have scoffed at your business plan, but that doesn't mean things can't be different in Omaha. Apply for every job you think you can do. Drop your resume off at companies that aren't even hiring. Join volunteer groups and clubs that are relevant to your field so you can meet people in the industry. Don't be shy.

Consider retraining

If, after a few months, you're not having any luck getting a job in your preferred field and find yourself at risk of going back to selling TREO leather pouches to people you wish you worked with, consider going back to school or upgrading your training to make you more attractive to employers. Some programs that last only a few weeks or even a year can catch an employer's eye on your resume.