Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search Discover the Transferable Experience You Already Have (2 of 4)
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Jun 10, 2025 Laura Morrison, a former team lead of sustainability engineers turned product developer, shares her journey of leveraging transferable skills in career transitions. She discusses the mistaken belief that skills are confined to specific roles and emphasizes the potential for fulfilling opportunities by stepping outside comfort zones. The conversation tackles the emotional hurdles of career changes, offers strategies for identifying personal priorities, and highlights the importance of collaboration over traditional success metrics.
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Skills Transfer Farther Than Thought
- Skills and experience transfer more widely than most realize.
- Hiring managers often overlook transferable skills too.
Jenny's Diverse Science Career Path
- Jenny's science career included academia, teaching, and field research.
- She realized she didn't want a traditional academic path despite family legacy.
Science Means Problem-Solving
- Jenny loved the scientific investigation and problem-solving aspects the most.
- She pursued science to answer big questions in ecology and resource management.
