Switching Careers: From Army Transporter to Weatherizing Expert

November was a disappointing month for job seekers. The unemployment rate inched up to 9.8%, with only 39,000 jobs added in the private sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surprising many experts and highlighting how slow the recovery has been for many Americans.

Still, jobs can be found in health care, information technology and education, according to job search website Indeed.com. Royce Brubacher, an Army transporter for five years, proves that persistence and a willingness to switch careers can pay off.