Bossed Up Interview Tips for Candidates with a Non-Traditional Background
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Sep 19, 2023 Crystal Barrow, CEO of Shape Your Success Coaching and a former federal law enforcement officer, shares insights on navigating job searches with a non-traditional background. She discusses overcoming the challenges of ageism, sexism, and systemic bias. Crystal emphasizes the importance of redefining your career identity and leveraging transferable skills. Practical tips include mastering industry lingo, effective networking, and maintaining perseverance in the job search process. Her journey from law to coaching offers inspiration to those making big career pivots.
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Early Career As A Federal Agent
- Crystal Barrow described being recruited into federal law enforcement right after college and becoming a gun-toting special agent in NYC.
- She recounted how 9/11 thrust her into intense, extended duty while she was starting law school, prompting later career changes.
Pivot To Law After Crisis
- After 9/11 Crystal chose to pursue law school full time and resigned from federal service.
- That decision launched her into a career as a criminal prosecutor at city and state levels.
From Prosecutor To Career Coach
- Crystal discovered coaching through meetup.com and was encouraged by a participant to train as a coach.
- She later earned certification and launched Shape Your Success Coaching to help others with career transitions.
