Real Stories
Tech Career Success Stories
Real people who discovered new tech career paths with Wayfind
10,000+
Careers Explored
5,000+
Successful Matches
92%
Found New Opportunities
35%
Average Salary Increase
Sarah Chen
Stayed with a safe betMarketing ManagerProduct Marketing Manager
Retail → SaaS
"I never realized how directly my B2C marketing experience translated to product marketing in tech. Wayfind showed me that customer insights and go-to-market strategy were exactly what tech companies needed."
Landed a PMM role at a Series B startup with a 35% salary increase
Stayed with a safe betMarketing → TechLateral Move
Marcus Johnson
Tried something completely newHigh School TeacherCustomer Success Manager
Education → EdTech
"After 8 years teaching, I wanted a change but didn't know where my skills fit. Wayfind connected the dots between managing student progress and helping customers succeed with software."
Transitioned to tech with better work-life balance and growth path
Tried something completely newEducation → TechCareer Pivot
Elena Rodriguez
Stayed with a safe betHospitality ManagerWorkplace Experience Manager
Hotels → Tech Company
"Managing hotel operations taught me everything about creating great experiences. Wayfind helped me see that tech companies value those same skills for their office environments."
Found a role at a major tech company managing their campus experience
Stayed with a safe betOperationsExperience Design
James Park
Pushed the boat outFinancial AnalystData Scientist
Finance → HealthTech
"I had the analytical skills but needed to learn Python and ML. Wayfind showed me junior data science roles that valued my domain expertise while I built technical skills."
Moved into a mission-driven analytics role in healthcare
Pushed the boat outUpskillingAnalytics
Aisha Mohammed
Pushed the boat outRetail Sales AssociateSolutions Engineer
Retail → B2B SaaS
"I was great at understanding customer needs and explaining products. Wayfind helped me see how those skills translated to technical sales roles in software."
60% salary increase and clear technical career path
Pushed the boat outSales → TechCareer Growth
David Kim
Pushed the boat outGraphic DesignerProduct Designer
Agency → Product Team
"Moving from graphic design to product design meant learning UX research and systems thinking. Wayfind matched me with roles that valued my visual skills while I grew into product thinking."
Transitioned to in-house product role at a fast-growing startup
Pushed the boat outDesign EvolutionProduct Focus
* Stories are representative examples based on common user experiences. Details have been modified to protect privacy.
"Wayfind helped me see possibilities I never knew existed. It's not just a job board—it's a career discovery tool."
Alex Thompson
Transitioned from Sales to Customer Success