career pivots
Occupational direction changes
Career pivots are significant shifts in professional direction—changing industries, roles, or fields rather than simply advancing within an established path.
The term implies intentional redirection rather than job loss: After ten years in finance, she made a career pivot into healthcare.
Unlike lateral moves, pivots suggest meaningful change in what kind of work you do, often requiring new skills or credentials.
The plural acknowledges that modern careers may involve several such turns.
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