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Hi everyone!! I'm Zaleigh. I've career pivoted from hospitality management - (actively trying) art direction. I know the opportunity for arts jobs is so incredibly small, especially as a beginner in what could be described as a niche field, but I'm stubborn and what to make this pivot work out. I'm wondering if there are others that have pivoted out of hospitality, or any other sector, into a more creative role. I'd love to know any insights/ tips/tricks!!

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Seeking advice on Career Coaches, specifically Adam Broda Coaching.

Anyone have experience with this group, or coaches generally?

Was the investment worthwhile? How much of your own effort did you have to put out?

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I’m looking to get out of warehousing and into the trades. Hopefully carpentry as I’ve always had this little thing for it sense highschool. I don’t have any sort of experience professionally in that field and I … more

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Hi everyone,

Need advice. I’ve been an early member of my marketing team, focused on real work, results, and staying professional. Recently, others got salary increases despite doing less and focusing more on office pol… more

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Hi everyone, I’m Idriss.

I come from a background in SAP FICO and SD, where I built a strong foundation in core business processes and enterprise systems. Recently, I’ve been pivoting toward SAP BTP, as I find mys… more

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At 37, is it worth switching from a stable low six figure engineering/data science salary. To a commission only sales role?

Is the risk worth the reward?

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I’m looking for some advice from anyone in business development or sales.

I spent the last 4 years working in residential construction as a Construction Manager and am currently a Project Engineer. I recently grad… more

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I’ve worked in fraud prevention for almost 5 years now. 3.5 years as a fraud analyst and then worked my way up to fraud strategist.

Analyst was a lot more customer facing and I was on the phone/emails 50-75% of th… more

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I know this sounds silly, but I feel like I accidentally developed a career in retail that I never wanted to have. I want to work in journalism or marketing, but I don't live in a big city, I'… more

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Hello, can we be nice in this bowl? I only mentioned the library card thing in case someone else wasn't aware :) We are all learning something new each day! Have a nice Sunday!

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I recently had a 3rd interview at a company. The first two interviews went great.
The 3rd I had to put together a mock acquisition. I interpreted the criteria for this mock presentation differently than intended.… more

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Hi, im coming off a medical leave of 2.5 years and ready to get into a career. Because of strain in my relationship I’ve taken a job doing cust supp for $16.5. I feel lost because doing this job will … more

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I'm looking to possibly move out of state. I've never looked for jobs out of state before. Do any of you have some good advice for looking for jobs out of the state you live in?

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hii i have had extension of writing exp and now id like to dive into technical writing field. any advice? thank u

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I recently learned that some libraries include free linkedin courses when you have a library card with them 😊

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I’ve been in the marketing and media production field right now, and like a ton of people in the industry it has gotten very hard lately. Considering hanging it up and going into a blue collar field. … more

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Looking for some genuine advice / perspective from those who’ve been through something similar. Early 30s, 9 years in a niche financial services role. Had a strong realization that I’ve been chasing p… more

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I went to a job interview and had me rethinking if i want to work for this company. The interviewers bragged about themselves, but when it came to asking them questions, they were not straight … more

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I'm so frustrated with the automotive industry, I'm very much under paid and the work just sucks I used to love working on cars and trucks now I don't ever want to touch another one ever. … more

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I am in a new field of work and It's scary for us in Tech. How do I stop being scared of interviews ? In a 6 month I will have completed my certification and start my career in network engineer I … more

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I've been in my field for nearly 20 years. I love my job but I don't like it anymore. The pharmacy world is changing rapidly and I'm having a hard time keeping up with it. I've gone… more

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Can you start over in a different field at age 60?

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I moved to the U.S. 4.5 months ago and applied to175 job in 43 before landing a CSR role by the end of Jan to get started. I have 6+ years in contact center operations at a BPO: Team Leader → RTA → WF… more

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I'm trying to transition to property management. I thought most of my skills are transferable, but it doesn't seem to be that way

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JOB SCAMS: Is Glassdoor still reliable?
​I'm curious about your recent experiences.
​Are the listings you see actually real, or just "ghost jobs"?
​How confident are you when applying directly through… more

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Recently quit my Job. Looking for advice on transitioning from an entry-level job to one that is more professional.

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I have to stay at my current job for 4 years for my 401(k) contributions to vest and avoid repaying the relocation assistance costs ($28k, I believe). I will have been at my 4 years in June and will u… more

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Need some perspective from folks who’ve navigated this before:

I currently have an offer from another company with a decision deadline coming up, while my preferred company is still in the deliberation stage after final rounds.

The preferred role is … more

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As a Community Service Worker (CSW) with IGMC International Gospel Ministry Church, I support vulnerable community members through compassionate outreach and practical aid. My role blends faith-based … more

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I need advice- I am a Healthcare architecture professional in USA with 5 years of experience, I want to look for opportunities in similar field in UK or Europe with the added complication of needing w… more

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School Bus Driver is what I was to keep up with my son because we couldn't afford care programs. I drove SPED (Special Needs). I had to abandon my dreams of a career in Healthcare 15 years ago for… more

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Hi, I'm Gary from Cool Construction Ltd, a locally owned company based in Victoria, BC. I've spent over 20 years in construction. After working for others, I'm now running my own independe… more

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22 years as an EMT. Finally decided I had seen enough and went out into the workforce again. Retired my license so I wouldn't be tempted to go back to the ambulance.

It's been horrible. 54 yea… more

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How does one change from data analytics, geospatial data analytics and data visualization in environmental and energy consulting to PE/VC?

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Hi everyone, Just venting and want feedback. Since young, I wanted to be an attorney. I did a Bachelor’s in Communications. I didn't want the political science route, enjoyed it. Did an L.L.M, i… more

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I have worked as a Bioprocess Lead across 3 cultivated meat companies.

I have scaled processes from the bench to 2000L across multiple different iPSC cell lines. I carried out R&D for cost reduction, productivity improvem… more

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I have years of work experience, but don't have a degree or anything. How can I improve my chances of being hired while still being paid well for the skills I do have?
Or am I just SOL without a de… more

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Wrapping up 1Q-how’s the year been so far? Give me some wins!!!

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