Tag: new career

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was working as a contractor in finance, handling PPI complaints for various high street banks. What are you doing now? I…

Careershifters blog “On the Careershifters Career Change Launch Pad we had Get It Done Sprints, where we’d work together to achieve all kinds of things over the course of 12…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was a commercial property lawyer within a local firm of solicitors. I went on maternity leave and shortly after I returned…

Careershifters blog This year, I turned my life upside-down. I ended a long-term relationship, packed up my little house in the country I’ve lived in for the last 8 years,…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I spent ten years as a professional footballer in England. I was fortunate to progress through Port Vale’s Academy after joining at…

Careershifters blog What’s holding you back most in your career change? Is it money? Is it time to focus on your shift? How about your mortgage, or your age, or…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I (Emma) was working in Corporate Recruitment, and Steffan was a Quality Engineer. We’d both worked in these roles for 15+ years.…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I have a background in journalism and communications. Before I changed career, I spent a decade working as a PR Director for…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was the Vice President of Sales for Weatherbeeta Ltd, one of the leading global equestrian wholesale businesses. I was responsible for…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? My first career was as a trader, working for five years in financial services. I started out as a graduate at RBS…