Career Pivot

I have a BA in English & Creative Writing and an AA in Liberal Arts, with experience as a staff writer for an online publication, grant writing intern, social media content creator, and self-emplo… more

I got my BS in Accounting last year, nothing has panned out in that field. Seems like they all want to hire 20 somethings. So it is a waste of time to get a Master's in Accounting? Is there anothe… more

I’m currently in retail leadership and looking to transition into senior living and memory care. I recently earned my BLS and plan to start dementia education soon. This isn’t a phase — I genuinely feel cal… more

Hello! Just curious if anyone could offer any advice. I’ve worked at a dealership the last 15 years and I’m hoping to switch into medical sales. (Really hoping to work for Stryker because I hear the c… more

I typed up my own resume, and I want to know if it matters that I made it explicitly known in the title of my document that I did not have a.i. write my resume for me, and also made mention in my abou… more

Trying to make a pivot to a different department at my current company. How far can I make it through the internal applicant process before my current boss finds out?

Completed a background check through HireRight for Apple, the company’s internal managers adjudication tool says all “meets company standards” . Am I good to go Background check wise so I can go ahead… more

I’ve been working as defense counsel in insurance defense for 12+ years. I am tired of the law. But I’m at a loss for how to pivot or even to what type of area I could pivot. Any ideas, suggestions, t… more

Foreign-educated RN + Business Manager, not US-licensed, with hands-on experience in CDPAP, HHA, private healthcare, residential mental health, veteran support, and retail management. The US roles I’v… more

Is there anyone in the group that has transitioned from a traditional Accounting role to a functional consultant or implementation consultant role?

Curious about your background and how you were able t… more

Any HR representatives in the house? I am curious how much information companies provide to prospective employers if you are let go from a previous position. For example: do they indicate that you were terminated… more

Anyone else facing a career pivot? Currently stuck at an absolute, dead-end equipment parts job with no wiggle room and no forward motion. Regretting not going to college for a higher paying career. S… more

I am looking to move into a different direction with my career I recently graduated with my MBA in finance . I would prefer something more aligned with my education experience but every position I’ve a… more

I've made the pivot to virtual therapist after being "reduced in force" I'm looking for therapists who've have had experiences with different platforms. There are so many! I'… more

I've been in IT Project Management for nearly 30 years. I'll be 62 soon, so not ready to retire, but tired of PMing. I know that ageism is very real. I am still working full time and making ok… more

Hi yall!
Left my retail managment job about 6 months ago. Currently a SAHM, but planning in joining the workforce again within the next couple months. I would like a job still helping people but not in a retail se… more

My wife is exploring a pivot from a full-time business management role into a fully remote, part-time position (~15–25 hrs/week).

She has experience in operations / P&L management / client services / project m… more

Hey has anyone else had to file a claim through the EEOC in regards to discrimination ?Harassment? or sexual harassment? If so what was your experience like were you targeted both on and off the job a… more

Is it normal to have an initial interview/screening on Teams as a chat room and not a phone or video interview? I haven’t interviewed in awhile, but just seemed unusual.

I have been working as a geriatric care manager for 8 years. Mainly in the non-profit world and for the last year and a half I've been in the private sector, both in NYC. Have been thinking about … more

How does everyone get themselves noticed by the hiring manager if all you can do is submit applications and resumes online and never receive either a sorry you weren’t selected for this position email… more

Hi, I’m to pivot into a Studio Assistant/ Coordinator role from being a business support in other business types, how would you suggest I do this?

Hi all. I'm currently looking to transition into marketing - into performance marketing. I bring operations experience across energy, retail and quick-service restaurant (QSR) department. I'm … more

Hello everyone, please from I need some form of clarity from those who wrote the recent ACCESS BANK ELTP Physical assessment (TECH) .... How was the assessment, did anyone come across a similar question from any … more

Hi, I'm 26 and going through a career change. All my life I said I wanted to be an attorney. I have a bachelor's in Communications and an L.L.M in Intercultural Human Rights Law. I've be… more

I am 24 years old and I am looking at switching careers from being in the trades to transitioning to a work from home role. I bring quite a bit of customer service experience (as this is what i've been … more

Hi Everyone,

I have completed all interviews with Apple and now I received mail to. complete bgv with HireRight But i didnt get offer letter yet . Can someone share their experience please?

I have been in the childcare/education industry for over 10 years, however I have held volunteer and other jobs that focused on events, operations and logistics. I have also performed these roles with… more

When should an applicant attempt to follow-up with a LinkedIn resume submit? And what method should that follow-up take?
a little background.
I'm attempting to switch career paths late in life (52). I sub… more

3 yoe as a Post Si Validation Engineer at a big company. Been unemployed for about 1.5 years due to visa expiry.
Visa and work permit now approved.
I want to pivot my career in FPGA/Emulation/DFT/Physical Design/Pre-Si.
Major… more

Are there any Talent Acquisition professionals that have successfully pivoted out of Talent Acquisition into careers outside of HR or Sales?

AS an online ESL and ELA teacher, having handled kids and adults, I wanted to transition into a different role. Right now, after having some experience leading a team of designers ( just Canva, nothin… more

I know there’s a good bunch ready to laugh at me especially with the state of the job market and me considering to jump into a different field but I just can’t do it anymore. I can’t stand turning wre… more

So I have been unemployed for almost a year now and just typing that out loud makes me feel a certain way. Part of that is my own fault and part of that is this crappy job market that we are experienc… more

Qualified, experienced, and still struggling to enter the international market. It’s surprising to see short-term certifications valued the same as years of study and practice. The journey is not easy… more

Being an online tutor requires more than subject knowledge.
It requires patience, structure, adaptability, and the ability to keep learners engaged in a virtual space.

Being an online tutor requires more than subject knowledge.
It requires patience, structure, adaptability, and the ability to keep learners engaged in a virtual space.

I took a union test to get into the pipefitter union of Ann Arbor (190) and I'm waiting for my test results. I really hope I get in and get hired. I'm only making 26/hr as a trim carpenter and… more

Have you made it to the last interview & learned the job was not what you were expecting? I got past the recruiter & hiring mgr to the peer analyst who I’d be working with. The 1st two sugar c… more

On a PIP for trying to secure more training. My manager has accused me on not going above and beyond. But last time he tried to "motivate" me it was to work off the clock.