Career Transition Documentation

What actually works when switching careers.

Reality-based guidance built from patterns observed across hundreds of career pivots. No hype. No coaching funnel. Just field-tested systems.

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Not This

× "Follow your passion"
× Collect certifications endlessly
× Apply to 500 jobs and hope
× Pay $5K for coaching programs
× "Just network more"

Instead

+ Target roles with clear entry points
+ Build proof that you can do the job
+ Referrals over applications
+ Free playbooks, real systems
+ Build relationships before you need them

The 4-Phase Career Pivot System

Most pivots fail because they skip phases or execute them out of order. This system forces the right sequence.

Stabilize

Secure your runway. Set realistic timelines. Align expectations with stakeholders.

Reskill

Learn what the role requires. Not everything. Just enough to demonstrate competence.

Signal

Build proof that you can do the job. Portfolio, resume, public presence.

Enter

Execute the job search. Referrals over applications. Timing and negotiation.

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Why Most Career Pivots Fail

Over-skilling

Months of certifications that hiring managers do not value. Learning tools before understanding requirements.

Under-signaling

Having skills but no proof. No portfolio. Resumes that read like career changers instead of candidates.

Wrong targeting

Chasing roles that sound good but have brutal entry barriers. Ignoring adjacent roles with clearer paths.

Bad timing

Quitting before the runway is secure. Starting the search before the signal is ready.

Read the full failure analysis

Role-Specific Playbooks

Each guide documents actual requirements, not job posting fantasy. Salary data, skill requirements, 90-day roadmaps.

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Find your target role

Not sure which role fits your background? The quiz maps your experience to roles with realistic entry points.

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