I'm sure you've heard the term "starving artist" before. But, in my opinion, I feel there is absolutely no reason why an artist or designer should be broke in our culture. Why? Let me explain.

Let's say you're a doctor and you've worked hard building up your practice. Most doctors I've known or heard of have expensive hobbies or interests on the side. Let's say you have a thing for vintage exotic sports cars. You have a couple in your collection. Well, guess who designed those cars?

Finding work in a different field of occupation is the trend for those who have been laid off, according to CareerBuilder.com , and it seems this just may continue. This is a time for revamping your resume!

What different occupation and new direction should a person choose? Should you go to school and refit yourself to make your skills more marketable? (This would also show employers that you are staying active.)

The burden is on you to describe yourself, your skills and choose the work you would like to do. Among the recommendations of what to include in your resume, are:

At a crossroads? Is your career at a dead end? Have you been fired, laid off, or your company has folded? It may be time to find your dream occupation or open your dream business. And it's available to anyone, at any age!