Self-Compassionate Professor 41. Building a network foundation with Allison Otto
Dec 12, 2020
Allison Otto, a career coach at Vanderbilt University Career Center, specializes in finance and investment banking recruiting. She shares her journey into career development and the importance of utilizing campus career services. The dartboard strategy for networking is introduced, highlighting connections with inner circles and cold outreach. Allison emphasizes reframing informational interviews to encourage genuine dialogue. She also discusses the crucial habits for a successful career transition and shares inspiring student success stories.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Transitions Often Start Gradually
- Career transitions often begin long before a conscious decision; disengagement is gradual.
- Changing who you listen to (new networks) helps you get unstuck and explore new identities.
Allison's Nonlinear Path To Coaching
- Allison discovered career coaching after reflecting on RA work and graduate training in educational leadership.
- She moved from HR and sales into student-facing coaching at Vanderbilt.
Follow Emotional Pulls
- Emotional pull matters: if you feel energized by a field, it's a strong signal to pursue it.
- Conversely, heed reservations as valid indicators of fit.
