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Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? For fifteen years I worked in food development for major food companies. I worked in various research and development roles, including and…
Careershifters blog It’s one of the most well-known conundrums of the career world. No experience, no job. No job, no experience. And it’s never more relevant than when you’re making…
Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I used to work at global cosmetics company L’Oréal, leading their digital marketing. I specifically worked on e-retail media – all of…
Careershifters blog You’re paralysed. You’re full of information, advice, ideas – you’ve been reading article after article, book after book, website after website, for weeks. Ideas, hunches, possibilities, are flying…
Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I worked in Microsoft for thirteen years. I worked in various roles across Sales, Operations and Customer Care. I spent six of…
Careershifters blog At 7.45 that chilly morning in April 2012, the bus was almost empty. I heaved my rucksack onto the luggage rack and chose a seat near the front.…
Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I’d worked in the TV industry for over 15 years, directing, producing and series-producing a variety of light entertainment shows. I worked…
Careershifters blog When we think about volunteering as part of our career change, barriers quickly pop up: “Is volunteering really going to help me change careers? I can’t afford to…
Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was a contemporary artist for fifteen years. For most artists, you have to have other work to pay the bills. I…
Careershifters blog You lick the envelope, and fold down the flap. Rub your thumb across the back to seal it. Stand up. Your eyes wander across the room to your…