What if the #1 networking strategy you’ve been told to use is actually holding you back? In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow reveals the smarter, faster way to find your dream career: Test Drive Conversations. Learn how this simple shift can open doors, build genuine connections, and help you land a role you truly love—without ever asking for a job.

What you’ll learn

The #1 reason informational interviews fail and the smarter alternative for career changers.
The core differences between informational interviews and Test Drive Conversations (and why the latter gets better results).
How Test Drive Conversations fit into the 4 proven milestones for creating a fulfilling, high-paying career.
The simple career shift that boosts your success rate from 10–40% to as high as 70%.
The 15-minute conversation framework that turns chats into ongoing opportunities without asking for a job.
How to test your career direction so you avoid wasting months on the wrong path.

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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Related Episodes

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HTYC 128 - Figuring Out What REALLY Fits with Eric Murphy (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

HTYC 532 - Prioritizing Autonomy & Fulfillment When You’re at a Career Crossroads (Live Coaching) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

HTYC 533 - Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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