Ask HN: Do you think there is a need for a community for career advice?

Re:Ask HN: Do you think there is a need for a community for ... by cylinder on Monday March 30, 2015 @12:05AM (#9287602)

There needs to be a community for career changers.

I'm finding it extremely difficult to find a way to change my career and most advice online is not tailored to this.

A recruiting service for matching skilled, quality people who are looking to change careers with open-minded employers who are willing to consider these non-traditional applicants who may not have the standard background of X years experience in Y would be a good idea.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you think there is a need for a community for ... by abhinovb on Monday March 30, 2015 @04:49AM (#9288350)

Noted. I understand your concern because I was in a similar situation an year ago.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you think there is a need for a community for ... by cylinder on Monday March 30, 2015 @11:07AM (#9289997)

There's a lot of infrastructure now for those looking to change into tech, web development, startups etc. But beyond that there are many people looking to go from say, Accounting -> Consulting, or Lawyer -> Strategy, etc etc and can't figure out how to pull it off and how to get past the walled garden of corporate HR.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you think there is a need for a community for ... by abhinovb on Tuesday March 31, 2015 @01:42AM (#9294573)

Hmm, interesting problem. I was a telecom engineer but got into a data analyst research position.

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