By Waller Jamison

Making a career change is something most people put off, but if you have been made redundant this can be a great opportunity to make a change.

If people in your profession are being laid off, chances are, you won't be able to get a new job in the same career. But once you get over the initial shock, it's time to look at your future in a new way.

Is there something you always wanted to do, but never quite worked up the courage to tackle? Perhaps a dream from your younger days which you haven't had the time to fulfill?