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How to Pivot from a Turnaround-Only Career to a Steady-State Maintenance Planning Role
On paper, a turnaround planner is overqualified for a steady-state maintenance role. So why does the hiring manager hesitate? Boredom risk, culture mismatch, and assumptions about PM and CMMS depth. This post breaks down what actually transfers from a TAR career, the three gaps you need to close, and the resume and interview moves that turn skepticism into an offer.
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