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Peter Durlacher

Career Transitions

Your career transition handbook

Career transitions are terrifying. I don’t mean trying-a-new-restaurant terrifying. I mean everything-I’ve-built-might-be-wrong terrifying.

This page is your starting point. I’ve pulled together everything I’ve written about career transitions, from switching industries to coming back after a career break to figuring out whether you even should make a move.

Career Transitions

Not sure if you should make a change?

Dear Peter: I hate my job

A project manager with eight years of experience who excels at their role but dreads the work seeks guidance on transitioning to fulfilling employment without sacrificing financial stability.

Dear Peter: I'm feeling stuck. Do I need an MBA?

MBA: maybe! But also...

Ready to make a move

Career transition guide: how to switch careers without starting over

Thinking about a career change? You don't need to blow up your life to do it. Here's the playbook—from someone who's helped a lot of folks do it.

Dear Peter: How can I switch to a non-profit from a for-profit?

Non-profit? More like very pro-fit!

On technical skills when applying for jobs

Why presence of mind is the biggest factor in hiring

Dear Peter: how do I ask for a raise?

You've been underpaid for a while and you know it. But every time you think about bringing it up, you freeze. Here's exactly how to have that conversation — and why you're not greedy for wanting it.

Coming back after time away

Dear Peter: How do I get back in the workforce after raising children?

There's more in common between the play room and the meeting room than you think!

New to the workforce

Dear Peter: I just graduated and need a job, what do?

Do the do, my dude!

The fun ones

Frodo's resume refresh

Case studies in career arcs, brought to you by a fellowship of highly motivated individuals

Boromir's search for a better fit fellowship

"Maybe Twilio will let me take the ring to save Gondor.."

Need help figuring this out?

That's literally what I do. Coaching works best when we can turn all this good thinking into an actual plan.

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