how I changed careers & how YOU can too | non-tech career in big tech

I've been working non-tech roles at big tech companies for my entire career. Many people think looking at my resume that I've had it figured out since college. Nope! I had no clue what to do after graduation so it took a few career changes to find something I truly enjoy. In this video I share with you my career journey and ~*~*secret~*~* practical steps on how I made the pivots happen. You deserve to do a job that you like to thrive, not just survive. Watch to learn how :)
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0:44 My background and career journey
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[@Sakurambo]

I’m rooting for all of y’all to pivot into the career that makes you thrive! Please feel free to share your own experience pivoting or share this video with others who may need the push 😉

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Great Video Sakura, love the message you're putting across. Absolute +1 to normalizing not knowing what we want to do at 18, and that we can change our minds!

[@MartinGarthwaite]

A really thoughtful and fortunately for me you have validated where I would like to be next. I work in Tech at PwC in London and the firm fortunately lets me do all sorts of activities in outreach and social mobility, this I really enjoy. Also I facilitated on a leadership programme for our senior associates which I really enjoyed and this was were I ran by our L&D people. So my next step is to do that. It only took you 6 years, rather than 35 years!!

[@rachelwei6994]

Really happy for you girl!! And appreciate all the great advices!!

[@nicomira369]

Such a great video! Extremely helpful!!

[@yusufp333]

Thanks for this video. It definitely helps. Really appreciate this !

[@damouretdelaine5311]

This is some excellent content. I really need this. Thank you!

[@hi_yaya]

I am so grateful for this video! I have beeing thinking of moving myself in tech industry but non-tech roles and somehow don't know where to start. I feel like I could follow your guides! I want to start my next career in tech recruiment, and hopefully it will be one of many companies in Japan! Your videos are very helpful. Please keep up the good work! I feel like you will be a really nice and encouraging person to know and work with! Love from Thailand! :D

[@alenaguzh]

your vibe i so cool! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@tyrar9633]

Thank you for creating this video. I'm at the start of my career pivot journey and your tips are extremely helpful! I'm interested in a career in L&D and your channel has been enlightening. Again, thank you!☺

[@Sakurambo]

Ah I’m so excited to see another person interested in L&D! Glad to hear this was helpful :) Really hoping for your successful pivot 🤍

[@homesavvytech]

Very well explained. I think this is great advise for anyone who is seriously contemplating a job change

[@Sakurambo]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@keavinmutuc282]

I've been doing recruitment for the past 8 years and have been wanting to runaway from recruitment for a while now. You're right about the importance of perspective in terms of running away vs running towards. I realized recently that I needed to work towards what I want to do next (Learning & Development) and am taking time to get certs and take courses to build some foundation. I'm inspired to see someone else from recruitment moving to L&D and am really hoping things work out for me! I'm glad I saw this video!

[@jonathanmira6777]

Great video!!!

[@hibiscusboy]

This is an AMAZING video, chock-full of great questions to ask thyself....and others during an informational interview, actually! Congratulations Sakura on your career pivot into a field and specialty you feel at peace with! To many more "pivotal" career moments! Cheers.

[@Sakurambo]

thank you for such kind words and for watching! after what you shared, being in HR now to pivot into L&D is exactly what I've done too as you can see, and I just know some months or year from now you'll be looking back feeling the same. I am very much rooting for your pivot 🙂

[@hibiscusboy]

@@Sakurambo 応援📣ありがたいです!

[@chocopiebunny]

LOVE this.

[@chieyamaguchi7914]

I was watching something else and then suddenly this video came up as a recommendation and I saw a familiar face! I'm so happy that you're loving your current role!

[@Sakurambo]

Omg I can’t believe it! That’s too funny 😂 thank you for your kind words and so good to see you. I hope you’re doing well ♥️

[@rhondairis570]

Thank you for these tips. Along the way I have never been able to secure a career mentor. If anything I aligned myself with those that I wanted to learn from and that I already knew they were an ally. But you made a great point, if the environment your in is at least good enough to cultivate more learning then that is a plus. Sadly, mine does not. I was even verbally informed that transitioning to anything else is just not gonna happen. Honestly, I feel like my brain cells are evaporating on the daily! I learn on my own but it's difficult when you ask for projects and to be involved and your constantly being ignored and pigeonholed. Even had an interview a couple of weeks ago and the recruiter was shocked at how much I learned on my own and saddened by how I have never had the opportunity to showcase more in a tech business setting. This just shows me I have to find the right place at the right time with the right opportunity.

[@Sakurambo]

Well for one even getting to the point of recognizing this as well as continuously learning in your current environment is so impressive, you sound amazing at what you do. I feel that mentors and allies are not always necessary but can significantly help you; I hope you can find the support you need and move to an environment where your ambition and skills are celebrated.

[@Jay-dh8tj]

OMG work is so grueling but you made me realize that I'm not alone

[@coscorrodrift]

cool video! i think it would be interesting to hear your perspective working in american big tech but in japan, is the work culture like japan's ill-famed work culture, or more like america's? and HR's perspective on hiring software engs could be interesting too

[@Sakurambo]

I love that idea. Definitely will consider it!

[@jourdandolan2939]

You are very lucky with your opportunities and landing these ft jobs in these large companies. Any tips for job seekers? TY and I’m a new subscriber. ☺️

[@Sakurambo]

I think it definitely depends on what you’re looking for. Big companies do not always mean the best fit for everyone although it seems tempting due to the “prestige” (I myself moved into a smaller company now and loving it). I think before anything, I would focus heavily on my number one tip in the video which is the first do a hard self reflection before applying blindly to every cool opportunity, it will save you much confusion down the road like I experienced 😅

[@Yllah]

tell me why this made me cry ...

[@jannaquirie6035]

I am a recruiter wanting to turn into an L&D professional. I have done a lot of stand up training in my Recruiting/HR roles, but nothing focused. What advise would you give to help showing my value to the Hiring Manager? My areas that are lite would be initial assessment. I think I have a very good handle on the coordination, delivery and follow up.

[@Sakurambo]

As someone who used to be in recruiting pivoting to L&D, you definitely have many transferable skills! Some of which are: project management, stakeholder management, and process improvement. I would definitely think of ways you have taken a challenge and how you analyzed the problem based on data, improved the outcome. It depends on which area of L&D you are interested in, but many roles require the skills I mentioned. If you have led a training class or program end to end, that definitely helps too. I’ll make a video soon to talk more in depth about the field :)

[@JonHulett]

6:45 from a new fan! I find it interesting you would more likely in your job be required to test your curricula in front of a live audience of peers, vs random talking to people. Not meant to be a troll. Domo domo!

[@Sakurambo]

Not at all! I know, it’s a bit weird right 😂 I think in a education / training setting, I know what to expect and am in control, so perhaps that’s why more comfortable? The unpredictability of talking to strangers is for me worse personally lol

[@carinmira7659]

🥰

[@KasiaZ]

Great video! I changed my career after 16 years n civil engineering and renewable energy. I joined IT in September 2021 as Associate Manager Engineering, now I am just Manager Engineering :) I did a lot of online learning and certification to show I have knowledge and transferable, tangible skills from my previous jobs and now here I am at 37 years young starting this new tech career! I do struggle a bit if I want to be a manager or actually a great independent contributor (which I have done before with great success), but I am slowly beginning to realize that I am good at being manager too and get good feedback that people really like to work with me - everything is still new so the longer I will be here the more I will know what I want from it. However, I go to Women in Tech summit, and listen to other successful women in tech for inspiration and guidance. Surrounding myself with the right people also helps! Nevertheless, it is possible if you a) really want it b) plan for it and c) just go for it and try!

[@Sakurambo]

That’s amazing to hear and congrats on your career change! It takes a lot of effort and time to do it as well as self reflection but you did it. I hope you feel proud of yourself and know it’s never too late to do more of what makes you happy 😊

[@KasiaZ]

@@Sakurambo Thank you so much for your kind words! I do indeed feel happy and accomplished. Actually I met someone (from US) through youtube (she has a Yt channel) and we became friends and looks like we both are going now a very similar career paths after doing something else for several years. Chatting with someone like that is very motivational and we push each other as well :) Even though I am still new in this field, I feel calm and confident because of the people I work with - who take time and effort to help me get into this world! :)

[@varunchandrasekaran9245]

Do you do coaching? I want to figure out how to work in Japan as an American (who has lived there before)

[@Sakurambo]

I don’t but maybe in the future :) I will be making a video on working in big tech in Japan in the upcoming future!