What Advice Would You Give to Someone in the Middle of the Transition?

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Sally Kohn: "I'm so glad that i had done that ideal creer profile. I feel likei that position, and obviously i didn't take the job" She says she turned down a job opportunity because it was not in line with what she wanted to do going forward. But when she got back on the horse, things just happened right there in front e aer of her. Her advice for someone who is trying to change their career? Make sure you're running toward something rather than away from it.

Do job qualifications always matter? Cheri was feeling unfulfilled and wanted to change careers, but when she looked through job listings, she felt like she didn’t have the qualifications to make a change she would enjoy. Listen in as Cheri chats with Scott about how she landed a role that (on paper) she was unqualified for.

What you’ll learn

The importance of not sacrificing what you want and need for a job that’s “good enough”
How your fear of negotiation may actually be beneficial
How to get outside of your own head when you feel unqualified
The importance of letting go of roles that aren’t an ideal fit

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

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