There are countless articles on the web on how make your LinkedIn profile stand out and optimize for better visibility. It is easy to find tips on all aspects of your profile from the perfect headshot to advice on how to respond to InMail messages.

It’s no secret that many employers favour candidates who have relevant industry-specific experience. However, from my experience, some organisations recognise the value of hiring cross-sector. A candidate with an “outside view” can potentially bring a competitive advantage to a business.

In my discussions around career reorientation with friends and contacts in the aerospace & aviation industries, I’ve witnessed many people struggling to explain what they want to do next and why a change makes sense. Many in aviation are in the midst of significant transitions and the ability to craft a good career story can make a real difference in effectively managing a change in career direction.

You are responsible for creating your own job title and carving out a successful career. You are also the primary decision maker in your professional life. This is why it is helpful to think of yourself as your own business with you at the helm as CEO.

The aviation industry is radically being transformed by innovation such as automation and Artificial Intelligence among many others.

The rise of technology has prompted a huge change in the work environment as well. Not only is digitalization transforming the sector, it also prompts organisations to relook at their existing resource.

This midweek bonus episode focuses on cabin crew and their useful array of transferrable skills. So much has been written about airline pilots of late, it is easy to forget that cabin crew around the world have been affected just as severely.

This midweek bonus episode focuses on pilots transferrable skills, aviation workforce trends and the emotional rollercoaster of being an airline pilot during the Covid pandemic.

The aerospace & aviation industries are built on technical proficiency, knowledge, and experience. Take the role of a commercial pilot for instance. Piloting privileges are specific to aircraft categories and the technical abilities of flight crews are […]

It is not news that the pandemic has brought much of international travel to a virtual standstill; but what does this mean for aviation professionals or those considering a career in the sector? Viability of the […]

Arpad Szakal is a career transition coach at the centre for Aviation Psychology. He joined us for the Africa Tomorrow event in July 2020, moderating our next generation panel.