๐ง IT Talent: Your Career, Illuminated
For analysts, engineers, and support pros ready to be seen for more than just tickets closed or systems maintained.
Youโre the one everyone calls when something breaks.
But when it comes to your own careerโฆ who supports you?
Youโve built your expertise solving high-stakes problems,
often in the background,
often under pressure.
And yet:
Youโre rarely recognized for the strategy behind your support
Youโre navigating burnout, budget cuts, or being seen as "overhead"
Youโve watched roles get outsourced or automated โ and youโre wondering if youโre next
Youโve hit a ceiling โ or you're stuck somewhere you donโt want to stay
Youโve got the technical chopsโฆ but keep getting passed over for promotions or roles that seem โjust out of reachโ
All while holding up entire systems, teams, and people.
This can be lonely work.
But youโre not alone anymore.
I See You.
Iโve Hired You.
I Advocate for You.
Over the past 20+ years,
Iโve hired, coached, and supported IT professionals
across nearly every function:
๐งฐ Help Desk + Service Desk
๐งโ๐ป Desktop Support + Field Techs
๐ Network & Systems Engineering
๐ง Business Analysts + Implementation
๐ข Corporate IT + Infrastructure Leadership
Iโve worked on both sides โ
from scrappy startups where you wear 10 hats,
to Fortune 500 giants with layers of process.
I know how organizations view your role,
the assumptions they make,
and the value they often overlook.
โ Learn more about my Coaching Style & Client Stories here
And I know how to help you claim your story,
your strength,
and your seat at the table โ
without having to become someone youโre not.
Common Questions IT Professionals Ask Me:
โI do a little bit of everythingโฆ how do I show my depth and my breadth?โ
โWhy do roles always want experience in everything plus 10 tools Iโve never used?โ
โHow do I get out of support and into strategy?โ
โIโm not great at selling myself โ how do I talk about my work without jargon or feeling like Iโm bragging?โ
โIโve survived three layoffs. How do I talk about it without sounding unstable?โ
โWhat does it actually take to move into leadership?โ
What Gets You Hired Isnโt Just Technical โ
Itโs Human
Yes, technical assessments matter.
But when it comes to being hired โ and staying hired โ
your emotional intelligence, communication skills,
and adaptability are what make the difference.
You already know how to:
Stay calm in chaos
Translate tech into people-speak
Balance logic with empathy
Support under pressure, even when youโre under-resourced
These arenโt just โsoftโ skills.
They are your differentiators.
And theyโre deeply valuable โ
in interviews, on teams, and in your next role.
You Donโt Need to Have it All Figured Out
Whether youโre feeling overwhelmed by job boards,
stuck in a role youโve outgrown,
or just starting to imagine what more could look like โ
Iโm here to guide you, step by step.
You donโt have to explain or justify why this matters to you.
You donโt have to become someone else to grow.
And you donโt have to do it alone.
Through the Career Clarity Community,
the #AskLavender Series,
and tools like The Interview Advantage,
I support IT professionals just like you โ
not only in finding a new job,
but in finding your way back to yourself.
โจ Your role may be behind the scenes.
But your career doesnโt have to be.
Letโs illuminate your next step โ together.
๐งก Lavender
Written by Lavender Loveway โ career strategist, clarity guide, and creator of the Brilliance Sequenceโข.
โWith 20+ years in hiring and over 55,000 hours of interviewing behind me, Iโm here to help you see your path clearlyโand walk it with confidence.โ
โ ๐ Meet Lavender and discover who โจ Career Clarity is for.
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Curious where to start based on the โhatโ youโre currently wearing? Choose the route that feels most aligned.
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Have a question about your job search, career path, or hiring strategy?โSubmit it to #AskLavender โ I feature real questions from readers. You never know who else might be helped by whatโs on your heart. ๐
โจ๐ If something here unlocked a shift in your job search, career path, or leadership journeyโor simply helped you breathe a little easierโI welcome your kind support. This labor of love reaches thousands of professionals monthly and is built to serve generously and sustainably. Your contribution helps keep these insights flowing. Whether itโs the cost of a calming tea ๐ซ or a new book I can devour to pour more wisdom into this space ๐, it directly supports the mission. Iโm so grateful youโre here. ๐
You've written so well about career, support, and getting back to yourself, I love it.