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Careershifters blog
1d ago
“I’d drifted into a career and stayed because it was the easy thing to do.”
Having spent years in the same sector, Mike Harris was ready for a fresh challenge. Here's how he retrained, started in a junior role, and worked his way up in an exciting new industry ..read more
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1w ago
“I wanted to be much more hands-on in all aspects of a business.”
Frustrated by the bureaucracy of working in large companies, Pete George was ready for a change. Inspired by a beloved personal interest, he decided to launch his own business. Here's his story ..read more
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3w ago
“I want to be an example for my girls.”
While Raquel Gervasio was happy with her work, a change in life circumstances prompted her to consider a career shift. Here, she shares how the discovery of a 'returnship' opportunity led to a role in a new sector, and the support she received along the way. ..read more
Careershifters blog
1M ago
“I wanted a new adventure.”
After taking a career break, Sally Evans didn't want to return to corporate life. Here, she shares how she built an award-winning business by starting small, and the support she's had along the way. ..read more
Careershifters blog
1M ago
'Job Hunt': a phrase that strikes fear and doom into the bravest of hearts. It brings up memories of endless, repetitive application forms, forced smiles at networking events, and soul-sapping hours spent wading through job sites. How on earth can the process of looking for a job be anything but a drag ..read more
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1M ago
“Instead of spending time with the kids, I'd be sitting in traffic.”
Exhausted and fed up with the lifestyle of his job, Richard Tidy knew he needed to change. A chance meeting with a friend sparked his journey to a very different path. This is his story ..read more
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1M ago
“I wanted to do so much more.”
Feeling drained and uninspired at work, Sydney Chamberlain was eager to move into work that aligned with her values. Here's how she built a fulfiling new career alongside her day job, and how other people have been key to her shift ..read more
Careershifters blog
2M ago
“It had really become quite apparent to people who cared about me that things were not right.”
Karen Naya felt trapped and anxious in her career, but had no idea as to what she could do instead. Here's how she came to land on an inspiring new direction ..read more
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2M ago
“The self-talk I had was that I'd lost the ability to do anything else.”
Exhausted from overworking while battling long-term anxiety, Nate Thomas knew that something had to change. Taking time out not only helped him heal, but also led to the discovery of a new career direction. Here's how he discovered lasting transformation on the way to work he loves ..read more
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3M ago
“The job I’d loved and thrived in had become something else.”
Frustrated by changes in her work, Manya Klempner came up with an inspiring (and unexpected) business idea. Here, she shares the challenges of leaving the security of employment, and the help she got along the way ..read more