How To Network Your Way Into A New Career (Without Feeling
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…
From IT to Axe Throwing | Careershifters
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…
Why Focusing On Your Career Is Making Your Career Change
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…
From Museums to Writer and Editor | Careershifters
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…
What To Do When You Want To Do Everything: Is A Portfolio
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…
4 Things To Know Before Taking A Lower-Level Position
Work It Daily It’s easy to think that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on your career track or even taking a step back. But in fact, there…
From Fitness to Tech | Careershifters
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…
How To Connect With Inspiring People (Even When You Don’t
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…
From Marketing to Wine | Careershifters
Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was a marketing director at a large consulting company for sixteen years. What are you doing now? I now own a…
Why Job-hunting Is EATING Your Mojo (And How To Get It
Careershifters blog Well, as Mad Men’s inimitable Peggy Olson says to Don Draper: “If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation.” Early on in our careers, we learn…