Your Next Move Podcast EP48: Career Q&A: Expanding Your Community. Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Thought Leader
Jun 15, 2022
Explore how to expand your professional network and the role of further education in career transitions. Discover the importance of mentorship in navigating new industries and learn how to develop the skills needed for success. Gain insights on communicating transferable skills, utilizing the STAR interview method, and engaging in thought leadership. Tips on cultivating a leadership mindset in the workplace will inspire listeners to elevate their careers and embrace new opportunities.
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Expand Your Community Strategically
- Identify which types of relationships you lack like coaches, mentors, sponsors, and peers.
- Expand your community by exploring current company, past roles, and external organizations like volunteer groups or professional associations.
Be Strategic About Education
- Only pursue further education if it is explicitly required for the job you want.
- Leverage transferable skills and storytelling before investing in expensive certificates or degrees.
Find Mentors Through Relationships
- Find mentors who have been in your role and are in the next logical career step.
- Start relationships with short coffee chats without the pressure of formally asking them to mentor you.