Anyone transition out of a Marketing and Communications role into a different position?

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1. AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 1:50AM UTC

   Following this discussion. I'm looking to do the same, but focusing on my project management skills to transition into a new industry and role.

2. Crystal ThirionSeptember 22,2021 at 3:24AM UTC

   I have worked in TV news on and off for 27 years. 8 years at the station I am at now. Communications jobs are few but they are out there. I just accepted one today. It’s communications Coordinator with a police department. Look for those or social media producer jobs or even sales jobs. I looked on Indeed and Linked in

3. Tarah KeechSeptember 28,2021 at 3:19PM UTC

   I don't have direct experience but can speak to the deep need in many companies for Change Management and Change Communications experts - especially to the other commenter - in combination with project management skills. You can re-package those skills as powerful assets into nearly any role.
   All the best!

4. Ashley DelBello, Transformational Life+Career+ Purpose CoachSeptember 28,2021 at 6:56PM UTC

   Hi there - I did! I was in Pharma / Healthcare PR + Product Communications for 15 years - it was great until it wasn't - toward the end, I was burnt out and miserable, knew I needed a change but had seriously no idea what was next for me or if I could even transition into something else after being in one industry/career path for so long (turns out that's a story we make up in are heads and it's totally possibly - not always easy, but possible!).

   I honestly didn't know what I wanted to do or even a clue of how to figure that out and so a good friend recommended working with a Life+Career Coach to help me figure it out. One of the best decisions I ever made (and I'm not just saying that because it's what I do now). Having someone guide you through that exploration of what you want to do next and finding something that truly aligns with how you want to live life was a total game changer for me. Through the help of my coach, I was also able to gain the courage to leave behind an industry that was no longer serving me and explore something where I feel fulfilled and happy. And for me, it just so happened that because of the tools + confidence/empowerment that coaching gave me that will be valuable for my entire life, I decided I wanted to help other women find that for themselves too. So that's what I'm doing now, and it was finding a partner and guide to help me figure it out.

   So as a first step (if you haven't already done this already), I highly recommend doing some reflecting on what's important to you in life, so you can design (or identify) a role or career around that. Starting high-level and then getting a bit more specific as you flesh that out can be a great North Star and starting point.

   Best of luck...and if you're interested in working with a coach to help you, feel free to reach out (www.ashleydelbello.com), I offer a complimentary Discovery Sessions, so we can learn more about each other and see if we're a good fit.