> However, after a few years, I realized that my technical skill growth was stalling, so I looked for an an internal transfer to another department, ideally in a data analysis/software engineering role.
> Having received no responses internally, I realized I would have to expand my search to outside of Apple.
I literally just went through this exact same process, coming from Apple, and looking for Machine Learning/ Data scientist roles. Only people hiring internally wanted graduate degree credentials in the field. I hope you find what you are looking for! Some time off to work on side projects to skill up and get a portfolio was my plan A before I accepted an offer.
It worries me as a shareholder though.. These are just anecdotes and I don't know if they actually represent a trend, but in my case I wish Apple was better about internal transfers.
Edit: you are living the dream and I am definitely going to follow this blog to vicariously learn. Congrats on having the balls to just do it.
> Having received no responses internally, I realized I would have to expand my search to outside of Apple.
I literally just went through this exact same process, coming from Apple, and looking for Machine Learning/ Data scientist roles. Only people hiring internally wanted graduate degree credentials in the field. I hope you find what you are looking for! Some time off to work on side projects to skill up and get a portfolio was my plan A before I accepted an offer.
It worries me as a shareholder though.. These are just anecdotes and I don't know if they actually represent a trend, but in my case I wish Apple was better about internal transfers.
Edit: you are living the dream and I am definitely going to follow this blog to vicariously learn. Congrats on having the balls to just do it.