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February 20, 2024

Crafting Conscious Career Changes

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Helpful Insights from Inside Attain Partners When Looking to Make a Move in Your Career

Recognizing a need for a career change can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement at the thrill of new possibilities, hope that simmers with newly acquired skills, fear that casts shadows of the unknown, and uncertainty weaving through the fabric of changing once again. As I was making my own career change, I found Attain Partners, an amazing team of professionals who wanted to dive headfirst into my career growth journey. They not only fostered my initial career change but continued to nurture my future career growth.


“As I was making my own career change, I found Attain Partners, an amazing team of professionals who wanted to dive headfirst into my career growth journey. They not only fostered my initial career change but continued to nurture my future career growth.”


From Education to Recruiting

I began my professional career as an elementary educator. As a teacher, I not only worked with students, but also actively sought opportunities to enhance my skills in technology, adult learning, and people management. My intention was to build a robust toolbox of skills applicable to both education and the corporate realm.

As the years progressed, I felt a strong inclination to transition into a new field. Several factors contributed to a successful career change, including identifying skills that sparked passion; leveraging real, tangible experiences; and pinpointing skills for growth in the new field. My previous experience with organization, task management, building relationships, and education technology guided me to the field of recruiting.

Recruiting became more than just a job; it became a passion. I was able to hire for multiple teams and delve deeper into embodying The Attain Way. I was able to educate every new employee on a career ladder that embraces our core value, Invent the Future.

Enhancing Expertise with Change Management

My career evolution didn’t stop in recruiting. The desire to contribute to more profound organizational transformations drew me to embrace change management. Through the professional development stipend Attain Partners offers, I was able to obtain my Prosci Certification. Growing our team professionally has been a key focus for Attain Partners as we want to enable our team to Be the Best.

In a remote environment, I connected with other members in our Attain Digital practice who were providing change management support to our clients. Through their mentorship, I identified a path to another career change. During a one-on-one with my manager, I expressed my interest in working on more strategic change initiatives, either internally or for our clients. My manager supported my growth, provided resources, and encouraged me to continue my mentorship with others.

Continued Personal Growth

In reflecting on my journey—from education to recruiting, and finally to change management—I am grateful for the diverse experiences that have shaped me both personally and professionally. The ability to correlate educational insights with the strategic vision of change management has become a unique strength.


“As I step into this new chapter of my career, I feel an immense sense of gratitude that Attain Partners offers a variety of pathways and professional development opportunities to ensure its team members are ready for the future we are building.”


About the Author

Kora Rea-Alexander is a certified Prosci Change Management Consultant at Attain Partners. She actively contributes to the success of Attain Partners’ projects, leveraging her change management skills through people-driven analysis. Prior to working at Attain Partners, Mrs. Rea-Alexander was an elementary school educator and brought her passion for education to Attain Partners. Mrs. Rea-Alexander is currently pursuing a Master’s in Organization Development and Change at Penn State, where she is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.

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