Why is career adaptability so important in today's job market?

Workforce shifts, widespread layoffs, and global mobility have destabilized traditional career paths, making the ability to pivot a critical survival skill. Professionals who can adapt quickly are better positioned to find new opportunities and remain competitive. According to Indeed's Hiring Lab, these trends have accelerated significantly since 2022.

How can professionals make sense of a non-linear career history?

The key is identifying a unifying thread — a consistent set of skills, values, or interests — that runs across diverse roles and industries. Framing varied experiences as complementary rather than disconnected helps professionals present a coherent narrative to employers. This approach turns apparent inconsistency into demonstrated versatility.

What role does international experience play in professional development?

Moving across countries exposes professionals to different cultures, business practices, and problem-solving approaches, which can deepen their expertise and broaden their perspective. Global mobility challenges individuals to rebuild networks and adapt to new environments, fostering resilience. These experiences often become a differentiating asset in a competitive job market.

Finding the Thread: How Career Pivots and G...

Finding the Thread: How Career Pivots and Global Moves Shape Professional Wisdom

Career adaptability has become a core professional skill as workforce shifts, layoffs, and global mobility reshape traditional notions of career stability. The article explores how pivoting careers, relocating internationally, and embracing new professional identities can build deeper expertise and resilience. Drawing on data from Indeed's Hiring Lab, it frames adaptability as an essential driver of long-term success.

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By suzy · October 10, 2025, 4:39 AM UTCAdaptabilityAlison BallB Dot All ConsultingCareer Pivot

Key takeaways

Career pivots and global relocations are increasingly common and can strengthen professional expertise rather than hinder it.

Adaptability is now a foundational skill given ongoing workforce shifts and layoffs reshaping the job market.

Finding a connecting thread across varied experiences helps professionals build a coherent and compelling career narrative.

In today’s evolving professional world, the ability to adapt — to pivot careers, countries, and identities — is not just an advantage; it’s essential. With workforce shifts, layoffs, and global mobility reshaping how we think about career stability, adaptability has become the cornerstone of success. According to Indeed’s Hiring Lab, between 2022 and 2024, about 2.6% of Indeed users switched jobs each month, and 64% of those job switchers also moved into a different occupation—suggesting many job changes today involve full career pivots, not just lateral moves.

So, how do you turn unexpected transitions into growth? What does it mean to truly craft a career when life keeps reshaping the blueprint?

On this episode of Crafted Journeys, host Suzy DeLine sits down with Alison Ball, Chief Consultant of B dot All Consulting, to explore the story behind her multi-country, multi-career evolution — from her beginnings in psychology to her rise as a respected voice in accounting technology and consulting. Together, they unpack lessons learned from reinvention, risk-taking, and resilience across decades of professional transformation.

Key Highlights from the Conversation…

Alison reflects on her early life as a multi-time immigrant — and how living across Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. shaped her worldview and leadership style.
She discusses career pivots from psychology to accounting and later to marketing and consulting, revealing the importance of curiosity and openness to change.
Suzy and Alison revisit their shared time at Intuit, diving into the culture of innovation, laughter, and risk-taking that defined their careers — and why embracing failure as a form of learning remains so powerful.

Alison Ball is the Chief Consultant at B dot All Consulting, where she advises firms and professionals in the accounting and financial services industries on strategic growth and innovation. With over two decades of experience spanning Intuit, Sage Intacct, and multiple marketing leadership roles, Alison is recognized for her thought leadership in fintech and professional development. A psychology graduate turned accounting and marketing executive, she exemplifies the art of career reinvention.

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