I think that feeling of being lost brings on these, like I was sharing with you earlier, feelings of hopelessness. And so the hardest part is actually getting into action and spending the time to do that self-examination or exploring like different careers or different routes you can go because it does take work. Like I learned to find joy in the discovery process of discovering where I wanted to go and who I am instead of waiting to get there to be happy.
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to pivot out of your current industry? One of the biggest challenges when it comes to career change is the inability to see outside of what you know and the career that you're accustomed to. HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun found himself in this very place after his football career ended when he graduated from college. In today’s episode, Taj gives expert advice as he details the ups and downs of his many career pivots.
What you'll learn
- The important distinction between how you want to live vs. what you want to do
- How to know it's time to make a career pivot
- How to transfer your skills to a new industry
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