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What career path would you recommend when transitioning from an engineering career path to an HR, leadership development, and organizational development career path?

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Wayne King Hampton, CT

My background is Navy nuclear engineering with extensive experience in project management and leading up to 170 Sailors.

I am PhD (abd) in I-O psychology and would like a career change to pursue HR, leadership development, coaching, organizational development, etc.

What would be a good entry point to turn my new field into operational experience without selling myself short?

10 June 2016 5 replies Military to Civilian Transition

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Christine Nay Arlington, VA

Hi David - a background in I/O Psych or any training, coaching, organizational development activities would naturally lend themselves to Human Capital Consulting. You could explore job opportunities in this area, including the Human Capital practice at Deloitte. We provide these types solutions in organizational change management, etc. to a wide-array of clients. Good luck!

10 June 2016 Helpful answer

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Natalie Berkowitz Des Moines, IA

As crazy as it sounds.......education. Most administrators lack the management skills and courage to raise up the standards of what needs to happen at schools for great learning environments. I believe your military background would be a great contribution to students earning/learning self respect, pride and persistence.

18 June 2016 Helpful answer

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Susana Moraga Hayward, CA

David,
You have two good contacts with the prior posts, your area of interest is broad, when you start to narrow of focus do check out professional associations and Linkedin groups. You'll find that connecting with professionals in your field will help you to see the breadth in your new career field.
Best,
Susana

15 June 2016 Helpful answer

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Sasha Dunwody Arlington, VA

Hi David,

Thanks for your interest! I would be happy to share your resume with a Federal Human Capital recruiter, please feel free to email your resume directly to me at sdunwody@deloitte.com

Thank you!
Sasha

10 June 2016 Helpful answer

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Wayne King Hampton, CT

Thank you everyone for your feedback and especially to those who have offered additional assistance. I will take what you have said to focus my efforts and continue seeding databases with my resume.

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