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

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

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Negotiation timing - before or after final exec call?
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After 23 years at one company, I gained end‑to‑end experience across multiple roles and constant change. That depth may appear “nontraditional” in ATS searches, but it represents stability, adaptability, and accountability. I bring pers… more

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A certified Art Teacher looking to pivot into a new role in corporate or for a small business. Great design skills, a drive to solve problems creatively and well within budgets and tight deadlines. An… more

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I've worked as a CPhT for almost 18 years. My independent store closed about 15 months ago. I've been working for a corporate store the last 3 months but I just feel like I don't fit in … more

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I'm looking to work in the Mental Health field. I have a certificate for Mental Health Worker and very little experience. I would like some advice on where to start.

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I'm looking to branch out into remote SEN & SEMH support for children who are home educated, EOTAS or in need of additional support. I specialise in SEMH, touching on emotional wellbeing, mentoring and coaching, applying positi… more

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I need some advice from anyone who has pivoted away from finance into HR. What was the process like for you? How long did it take? What are the main transferable skills needed?

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Is AI making editing jobs obsolete? An editor I know who was laid off and is struggling to land a new job is wondering if they should switch career paths entirely.

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Hi everyone. I am hoping to pivot away from bedside nursing to utilize my MBA in Healthcare Management. I am applying for jobs, but I'm feeling really confused about what I'm qualified to do. … more

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I've been in the same industry for 20+ years and looking to get out of it. Although I have a significant amount of transferable skills, I'm unfortunately in an industry that has a horrible sti… more

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What if...my husband and I pivoted and went over the road as team drivers? Would it be an adventure, or would it be awful? Do they give truckers time at destinations and in between trips? Would they h… more

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Anyone work as Customer Success Manager? Looking to make the pivot to a SAAS startup from performance marketing career. I am burnt out from working in agency.

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I am currently in the Insurance Industry & I am looking to pivot. As much as I understand and am very good at what I do, I hate the industry and how soul sucking it is. The problem I am having is that I don&#… more

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Thinking about moving into EA roles, would love honest takes from people doing it.

Coming from consulting, now in admin and enjoying it. I love organisation, process, and detail, so EA feels like a natural path. Compensation also looks solid.

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Hi, I’m Tra’veon Beaity. I’m starting my IT career and on a personal growth journey as someone on the autism spectrum. I’d love to connect and learn from your experience in both tech and life.

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Looking for a career change and wondering what's an actually useful master's degree to get?
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Is this a good time to join equity research atm? How is AI affecting the job? I have 6 YOE in accounting (3Y), then investment analysis at boutique shops (3Y), thinking about pivoting for a role in a … more

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Retired from facilities leadership though I still have gas in tank.
Would consider opportunities to mentor others and provide proven leadership in any similar career field.

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I recently completed a graduate certification in Business Analytics. I am looking to transition into becoming a Business analyst, applying in other roles such as;
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I’m 27 and have been thinking about law school since graduating with my bachelor’s degree. However, the cost has been holding me back. I’d love to hear from lawyers who’ve gone through it, was law sch… more

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Open to advice but kinda vent posting. Trying to get into front desk/receptionist after being in retail for 5 years, 3.5 as an assistant mgr at the same place. I’ve been giving fantastic interviews. I… more

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Looking for advice on a change. I'm about to move to a neighboring state, but I never had done that before. I will need a job almost immediately when I move so that it's a clean and smooth tra… more

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Been doing concrete for 10 years what are some other jobs for a guy with construction experience

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How does the Zalando C-Suite management provide supeervisor training to induce nonviolent communication with the staff and ensure 360 degree feeback in the organization?

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Been working in the security technology field for 22 years now. In the last 2 years I've been maintaining new build projects from start to finish as a technician. The clients have been designating… more

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I’ve only had experience in higher education within engagement and retention and advisory positions such as senior case manager. I took a gap and worked on building a restaurant with my husbands. Now I’m ready to… more

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I’m starting to realize a lot of companies don’t actually know how to recognize real talent anymore. I have over 10 years in luxury sales, selling items people don’t need at price points most people w… more

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I want to transition to a new career. Currently, I work as a federal Management Analyst for DoW, with 2.5 years as a GS-11. I hold two master's degrees—an MBA and a Master of Legal Studies from Te… more

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