What work were you doing previously? My last job was for a large investment company based near Cannon Street in the heart of the city of London. I was involved in producing their fund reports (documents sent out to investors explaining the performance of the investments, etc). It was largely desk-based and involved staring at … Read more
What work were you doing previously? I’d set up and co-ran my own intellectual property law firm. Our firm provided legal advice to business owners on trade marks and trade mark law. Prior to the business I’d had several career changes. At the start of my career I was an avionics development engineer, then an … Read more
What work were you doing previously? I worked at Ernst & Young (EY) for about seven years. At EY I worked in mergers and acquisitions, advising on tax restructuring in private equity. What are you doing now? I now work at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in the finance initiative. As part of a … Read more
What work were you doing previously? I was teaching science to secondary school children, aged between 11-16. What are you doing now? I’m a Systems Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where I help to develop, deploy and maintain systems my team are responsible for. Why did you change? The decision to switch careers was … Read more
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, and took a 7-day road trip through Europe to set up home in a brand-new place. The last 10 months have been hard. Beautiful and hard. And … Read more
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 8, and went on to play for the first-team, as well as Luton Town, Leicester City and Fleetwood Town, before deciding to pursue an alternative career at … Read more
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 delivering the sales across Europe and North America. What are you doing now? I’m now running my own business, Bea Adventurous Ltd, a travel blog and small … Read more
I have reviewed countless resumes throughout my recruiting career. And I’ve seen it all—the good and the not so good. Want to know what makes a striking resume that will really catch a recruiter’s eye? Think differently. Here’s one example: Scanning through new applications for an entry-level marketing role, I came across an interesting file that read: … Read more
LinkedIn is the premier business networking site for job seekers and professionals at all levels. There are some things newbies need to know about LinkedIn before it will be a valuable tool for their job search, networking strategy, and overall career growth. In fact, whatever you’re using LinkedIn for, you should follow these 10 tips. … Read more
Receiving a job offer after a long job search is one of the best feelings in the world. Before you say “yes” though, it’s important to determine whether you’re making the right decision for you and your career. After an incredibly difficult job search, it can be tempting to take the first job offer you … Read more