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“How Do I Sell Myself To Potential Employers?”

Doug's all fired up for his next challenge. But without an obvious career trajectory, he's struggling to present his skills in a compelling way. When you don't have a clear destination in mind, how do you effectively put across what you can offer?

“Every day I left the office feeling frustrated and numb.”

From Accountant to Nurse

Ever felt that the career you've invested in no longer fits? Tired of compromising his values, Andrew Grayson decided to explore his options elsewhere. Taking a methodical approach to a search that centred on compassion, he found his way to a new sector and role that he loves. Here's his story.

“I was turning into one of the sleepwalking corporate drones I'd sworn I'd never become.”

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From Marketer to Portfolio Careerist (Plus Post-shift Update)

Carla Watkins was battling a bullying CEO, boredom and long hours in a job she despised, when a driving trip opened her eyes to the road she truly wanted to follow. Here, she shares how she's crafted a new career that's her perfect mix, with the unexpected lessons she's learned four years in.

Why You Should Start Taking Your Career Change Less Seriously

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Making a major shift can feel ominous and riddled with risk. There are so many important factors to consider. But is making your shift too 'serious' actually what's sabotaging you? Natasha shares how play can get you moving faster towards work you love.

“I've Got No Idea What I'm Good At – So How Can I Change Career?”

Manali has always known she was in the wrong line of work. But when she thinks of exploring her options elsewhere, paralysis sets in. How do you get started on a shift when you can't be sure where your talents lie?

“I wanted to feel like 'me' again.”

From Sales to Jewellery

Frustrated with corporate politics and seeking a more flexible way to work, Sarah Cooke decided to take matters into her own hands. With a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, she spotted her new business niche and crafted a career where she's fully in charge of her schedule. Here's how she did it.

“The pressure was crushing me.”

From Teaching to Portfolio Career

David Preston had been in the same profession for most of his working life, but a stressful new role left him no choice but to quit without a back-up plan. Here, he shares how taking time to focus on his priorities helped him uncover an inspiring purpose and a fulfilling portfolio career.

“Everything about my job screamed 'This isn't me!'”

From Office to Outdoors

Following a serious car accident, outdoors-lover Catherine Hanna found herself desk-bound, stressed and unhappy at work. Then, an insightful colleague opened her eyes to a simple truth that changed everything. Here, she shares how she rediscovered her passion and found work that feels like being welcomed home.

4 Unexpected Things That Might Happen When You Make A Career Change

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They're scary. They're exhilarating. And if you're not prepared to deal with them, you might as well stay in your current career. Here, Natasha shares four curveball side effects of shifting careers you probably haven't considered. How many are you ready for?

“I realised my job was making me truly miserable.”

From Marketing to Portfolio Career

Catherine Allison wanted to make a success of her role, but between workload struggles and poor cultural fit, it simply wasn't happening. Here's how she quit without a backup plan and found the headspace she needed to come up with a new, more exciting direction.

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We know what it's like to feel unfulfilled at work. Now, we've made successful shifts to careers we love. We created Careershifters to help you do the same.