Career Pivot

I started working at a school board office. Mind you, I’m at the very top department. This role requires years of experience, a bachelor’s degree,etc. but by the Grace of God, made it here with roughly 3 ye… more

Cleared L1 interview for a Cloud Engineer role at Capgemini. Interviewer explicitly said I was selected, but the recruiter later called to say "not selected." Soon after, I received a generic auto… more

Has anyone here paid for CV rewriting or career coaching services in Singapore? Was it worth it? Trying to figure out if these services actually move the needle or if it's better to DIY.

What is the standard length of a resume? I’m currently working with a “career coach”. Initially I turned in a solid one page resume. Now after all their “edits”, I’m up to 5 pages.

So far, my switch to a construction manager/superintendent professional has been met with a constant need to prove myself out in the field with residential builders who prefer quantity over quality consistently. … more

Hello Everyone,

I currently was let go from a Senior SALT (State and Local Tax) position with a large public accounting firm. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what kind of position I could p… more

I got offered this amazing position. They knew I was relocating for this job - it came up many times in finalizing the negotiations. I worked 18 days, dug in for 10 hour days, and today they LET ME GO… more

I spent 3+ years working in content management, building content systems, organizing information, managing workflows, and making sure content actually reached the right people.

From there, I moved into social medi… more

A lesson many founders learn:
Growth doesn't fix product problems. Growth amplifies them.

When do you say enough is enough when the company you’re interviewing with doesn’t respect your schedule?

I’ve offered three different days for a final round of interviews, both mornings and afternoons. We’ve sch… more

how do I convince a possible new job in a different field that if they teach me how to do the job I will do the job proficiently and learn all that I need to in order to excel there ? I am currently a… more

Hey, I have a group Interview for a casual host role at a theatre. I wanted consistent hours to earn money to move from home but the contract would be zero hours. Is there any point in me even going to the interv… more

Has anyone started over late in their career?

I want to do something different but do not know where to start. Every job wants experience

A lot of employees overlook their 401(k) employer match, which can result in leaving free retirement contributions on the table.
It may be worth double-checking your contribution rate against your empl… more

My husband is finishing paramedic school after several years as an EMT. After working full time, going to school, doing clinical on his days off- needless to say he’s burnt out. Where he used to have … more

Has anyone returned to work after a LONG career gap raising kids? I have an engineering degree and work experience of 9 years. Since then, I’ve been a stay at home mom for 16 years, with the exception of… more

How did you decide what you wanted to do ? How did you decide what you wanted to pivot to ?

I have been working in the IT field for over 20 years. Never had a problem finding work, it was mostly contracts as a consultant. I am 67 now and since my last contract concluded in January 2025 I have gott… more

The biggest advantage in a fast-moving industry isn't speed. It's adaptability.

Hi everyone I am a Support worker with a physiotherapy experience. I’m looking into transitioning into Project. Management, I have got 3kids(26F) im currently studying on coursera any one have any mor… more

For those who have pursued a Masters on their own (not related to their current profession) while working, did you keep it on the down low with your employer/coworkers? I feel like pursuing a specific, career piv… more

As a former BD associate whose business transferred to Waters as part of the 2026 transaction, are employees eligible to apply for external BD openings immediately, or is there an internal waiting per… more

Thinking of making a pivot from tech I to Consulting. Any advice? Would appreciate an invite to the consulting bowl.

Hello everyone! After being laid off the second time (last year) I was a receptionist for a medical office, I tried going back to my “roots” as an admin assistant as you can probably imagine that didn… more

I was rejected from an entry level RBT position (i only have customer service experience). I get wanting more qualified applicants but I cant gain experience if they don't give me a chance. I have… more

I am currently working in a managerial role in the Retail industry, I have good enough skills of operations, staffing, Microsoft office, CRM tools etc. I want to now move into the Office jobs like I u… more

Needing to change careers while I still have usable hands. Too deaf to do anything with phone answering, but I can speak just fine face-to-face. Would like to move into accounting, but I will lose my … more

I’ve moved from the UK to the US I’ve decided to change out of my nursing career into some new as transferring my qualifications is too complex and I’m ready for a new challenge. I’ve got plenty of sk… more

What is this group’s opinion on cover letters? Are they a game changer or never looked at?

Product designer with research and product manager experience mostly in tech trying to find ways to pivot OUT of tech, or go adjacent maybe at a non-profit. Curious if anyone has been successful pitching themselv… more

For my entire life i have struggled with severe adhd. the kind of adhd where i had extreme difficulty remembering anything due to this issue i had little to no control over i lost way to many jobs over the years. It wasn'… more

"Hi everyone! I'm Rimsha, currently learning Google Ads and working towards building my career in digital marketing. I'm focusing on Search campaigns, keyword research, and ad copy. Looki… more

Hey! Business/Data Analyst on the Gold Coast looking to get back into the workforce. I have experience in Power BI, SQL, SAP, Python and Excel with a background in logistics analysis. Targeting roles around Gold Coast, Yatala or South Brisban… more

Been working across the ecommerce and SaaS industry as a customer support specialist for over 3 years now, been 2 weeks my contract ended with my current role, and I have really been hunting for a new role ever s… more

Hey so quick question. 👋🏻

I'm feeling like I'm aiming high for positions like manager when I don't even have one job in retail unless we count my own business Pisces Artists.

Is that the … more

Would you hire a customer success manger from marketing background?

I’m trying to make that transition myself. I feel like a lot of the relationship-building, communication, and customer-facing skills carry over … more

A surprising number of opportunities come from simple questions:
"Why is it done this way?"
"Could it be simpler?"

I’ve been job‑hunting full‑time since Sept 2025 with no success. I suspect my former employer may be giving negative references. I was treated unfairly and even coworkers noticed. I’m unsure how to mo… more

大家好，我是在新加坡持准证工作的中国人，目前在物流行业做Planning&clearance的工作快2年了，我本身大学学的专业是广告学，之前在中国也有多段实习经历（大型互联网公司的电商运营），现在想转行做市场营销/Business operations，想寻求一下建议，非常感谢！