Tag: new career

Careershifters blog I used to read career change articles like this one. In fact, back when I was making my shift, my inbox used to be bursting with newsletters and…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was in the TV industry and worked at the BBC. I’d worked my way up through to mid-management level in scheduling…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? For a long time I specialised in education, initially as a teacher. Then for four years I was the Director of Education…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I worked for the US government at the Federal Aviation Administration for the last 28 years. I was in upper management and…

Careershifters blog “This year, I’m going to make a career change – find work I love and move into a completely new field.” What a statement. The idea is enormous…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was a digital journalist, editor and producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. I worked there for almost 12 years, in roles…

Careershifters blog “Hell is other people.” – Jean-Paul Sartre Finding fulfilling work can feel like an incredibly lonely journey. What are you going to do next? What will make you…

Careershifters blog What work were you doing previously? I was the global product manager for women’s and girls’ footwear at a large shoe brand. I worked closely with the design,…

Careershifters blog At some point in your shift, there will come a moment where you’re face to face with someone who has real decision-making power. It might be in an…

Careershifters blog Trying to break into a new career can feel like stepping naked off a cliff. Not only are you trying to make a leap into completely unknown territory,…