Career Pivot

Hello, I have been in a suffocating position for 3 years now.

I never wanted to do graphic design at all, I only studied it to buy time to be an artist. COVID hit and shot that dream down temporarily, so I finished college and struggled … more

Hello, I am a currently working as an elevator service engineer. What will you recommend for shifting a career? Thank you!

Is there any other jobs I can apply for with an accounting degree? I can't keep waiting for a decent position to hire me. I don't have time to get a masters degree right now. I've been on plent… more

I’ve been in marketing and social media management since 2015. Now that AI is threatening to end my career, what are my options, realistically?

For anyone who is planning to join KPMG.

Political Capital in a Big 4
• Rewards visibility + endurance
• Punishes absence even when absence is legitimate
• Retaliation is informal, undocumented, deniable

This is the cruel truth:… more

I’m currently in a licensed financial services role. Been in this role for about 2 years now. I want to take a shift into a more analytical job (investment management). How do I got from a customer se… more

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Can you review CV for a specific industry ?
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Shed light on certifications ?

Be specific on how you can help and let’s help people!!!!

I’ve been in HR for over a decade covering pretty much everything, but payroll. I think I’d enjoy either a compliance or analyst focus more.

I’m being laid off in a few months and looking for suggesti… more

Anyone pivot out of a career in performance marketing? If so, what were you doing before and how did you make the switch to your new career? What skills were transferrable and what you found most… more

Hi everyone — I’m currently in my final semester and actively working to pivot into AML/KYC and client onboarding roles.

I’ve been focusing my job search on compliance, due diligence, and onboarding analyst positi… more

Hi all, I am currently working at BNY since 2.5 years in Derivatives. I also have few years of experience in equity research and auditing along with a masters in finance and CPA. I’m exploring Strateg… more

Is anyone a former higher education/student affairs professional who changed career fields? I currently am a university administrator for over 5 years now, and would love to make a switch. I love what… more

I have recently graduated with an MSc in Business Analytics and gained experience as a Fraud Analyst in the e-commerce sector. I am now seeking job opportunities but feel unsure about which roles to t… more

Hi everyone, I have been a video editor for the last 4 years. It's never been carreer goal of mine but simply something in between. The pay isn't great, and I no longer enjoy it. I aim to tran… more

Does anyone else get nervous before every Single weekly or biweekly check in 1:1 with your manager, even when you are doing well at your job and have a good relationship with your manager? For some re… more

I am really struggling on what I should do with my life. I am currently in events management and make 70k a year. I like the work but I'm not sure where I can go from here?

I’m a pharmacy tech by trade (almost 14 years now). But I feel I’ve gone as far as I can go. I’m not challenged anymore, and want to grow myself. I need insights on something I could pivot to that wou… more

Do y’all get more recruiter responses reaching out on LinkedIn DM vs sending a direct email? I subscribe to a sales tool that lets me find people’s work emails, so I can usually locate ~90% of recruit… more

Hi there! I am looking to pivot from occupational therapy into healthcare tech. I have 12 years of experience with EHR systems within various settings. The titles of jobs I have been applying to have … more

I am a Nigerian, 33, male. Got my degree in languages since 2013. I worked as a Teacher, Facebook Content Moderator, and Translator in between these 2 jobs since 2019. I lost my Moderation job in 2023… more

I am available to write letters and posts of recommendation for people who are in need of them. If you need one let me know where to find your resume and I'd be happy to give you a rec if I like what I … more

I've worked warehouse jobs for over 20 years now. My last job was as a seasonal employee for the biggest brown shipping company in the world. I got a job at the top hospital in my state doing some… more

Hello, I am new here, I have worked in a factory for 23 years as machine maintenance, repair and assembly. Now in Turkey, factories are closing down, the economy is very bad, workers are left unemploy… more

I've spent all my adult life in retail/sales/customer service. I've had my health/life insurance license for almost 10 years. I get mentally drained quickly in customer-facing roles. I'm t… more

Im working on launching a 4 week pilot to help people land better job opportunities, I’ve had massive success helping individuals tweak a few things here and there and go from 9 months of job search t… more

I’m now 26 and Ive been unemployed for more than a year now. I tried my best to secure a job for 6 months straight after being let go. I thought I would finally be able to secure a job within atleast … more

Anyone else feeling like they have made a mistake choosing their field of education? I have a BA in photography and if I can turn back time I would pick a different subject that would be of a high pay… more

The struggle is wayyyy past "fake it til you make it". Contract role after contract role, and not a single one I had to apply for, the recruiters called me. But no offers for a full time ro… more

Anyone work for an insurance company doing underwriting? I am thinking of pivoting into this area. Just wanted to get your insight and see if you like your job or wish you would have done something … more

I have applied to 3 jobs recently wherein I have been asked supply them with my credit report and I can only use the link they provide, no report pulled from any other site will be accepted and I have… more

I have a psych degree and almost 10 years working in the charity / non-profit sector in the UK. Experience in crisis management, vulnerable communities, stakeholder engagement, network building, project & lin… more

What tips would anyone give to someone who is looking to make a switch in job fields i’ve always gotten a job within physical work (warehouses , cart pushing, etc.) due to feeling i couldn’t get a ca… more

As a HR Specialist/Talent Acquisition Officer (HRM) having subsequently found myself as an English Language Teacher, I was given a role in Project Monitoring and Coordinating.I now include these roles… more

Hi everyone — I’m in the middle of a career pivot and would appreciate some perspective.

My background is in customer service and client success, but I consistently took on training, onboarding, and documentation … more

Has anyone moved from account management in an ad agency to a customer success manager type role? I see these jobs popping up at a lot of software companies and I’m thinking of applying. I’d be intere… more

Hello! I am currently seeking a teaching position in PreK–6th grade. I am enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. Alternative Certification Program and am working toward completing my MTTC exams. I am passionate a… more

Has anybody here used Browning Associates and if so what was your experience?

If today feels heavy and you’re questioning your worth — please remember: your story is bigger than this moment.

I need to pivot as unemployement is running low and my stress levels are high

I've been in industrial maintenance for 10+ years(injection molding, PLCs, calibrations, R&D w/ Engineering, etc.). Currently 33 and feeling rather unfulfilled in my current line of work. I… more