Tag: career change advice

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I’m a chartered accountant and was a partner in an accounting firm. I helped my clients with tax and accounts compliance, accounting…

Careershifters blog If you’re reading this, you’re probably doing so for one of three reasons: You’re bored, or procrastinating, or you’ve got nothing better to do, and you’d rather read…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I spent my entire career in software Product Management at large multi-national companies. What are you doing now? I now own Going…

Careershifters blog The first three months of my career change were among the loneliest of my life. I felt like a pinball in a machine, bouncing hourly from frustration, to…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was an IT consultant. Specifically, I coached and trained management and technical teams in agile software development techniques. What are you…

Careershifters blog “A Cheyenne elder of my acquaintance once told me that the best way to find something is not to go looking for it. This is a hard concept…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I worked as a history museum professional for more than ten years. Specifically, I worked in collections management/conservation, then I was a…

Careershifters blog What’s most important to you about your future career? Sometimes, it can feel like finding fulfilling work is just a series of difficult choices. Do you want security…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? Most recently I was working as a personal trainer, following a move from Brazil to the U.S. Prior to that, I had…

Careershifters blog When Amanda’s friend offered to introduce her to the head of a major architecture and design festival, she was thrilled. Finally, a chance to talk to someone who…