Being laid off from BGI may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. I had not planned a career change but it seems that one has been forced upon me by the current economic climate.
Today, I finally did it. My success team at the job search networking group, Experience Unlimited in Lafayette, Ca has been prodding me for months to start my own business. Today I ordered my business cards, posted an ad on Craigslist and set up this blog. Small steps, I know, but after a year of fruitless hunting for another software QA Analyst position I have taken this, for me, giant step.
Training has always been part of my life. As a QA I was often asked to create teaching materials and conduct user training for new applications that my team developed. I have been a short track speed-skating coach for over 5 years with students ranging in age from 5 to 70 years.
Lately, I have taken on a number of clients from Experience Unlimited. I have provided support for a variety of PC software programs, assisted clients developing resumes and cover letters and helped clients set up their profile on LinkedIn and FaceBook.
I have given advice and provided physical assistance to client's interested in organizing their home offices; another one of my passions.
Now that I have taken this great leap I suppose that I need to start planning my next steps. Wish me luck!
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Great first post Eileen. Best of luck with your new blog! I learned about it on LinkedIn.
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