Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job Three Paths for a Career Pivot, with Charity McDonald
Nov 12, 2025
Charity McDonald, a career and leadership consultant, shares her insights on navigating career pivots. She discusses the importance of expanding job title options and focusing on transferable skills. Managing expectations during a job search, especially when it's prolonged, is crucial. Charity also emphasizes the power of networking and building genuine connections, as most job opportunities arise through referrals. Additionally, she offers tangible LinkedIn strategies for making meaningful connections with hiring managers.
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Career Pivots Are The New Normal
- Career pivots are now common due to technology, globalization, and upskilling demands.
- Early- and mid-career professionals should expect multiple pivots across their working life.
Plan For A Longer Timeline
- Expect the job search to often take six to twelve months in the current market.
- Plan finances and timeline accordingly rather than assuming a quick turnaround.
Brand For Transferable Skills
- Optimize your resume and LinkedIn to clearly showcase transferable skills and relevant accomplishments.
- Don't get stuck on one title; align branding to similar roles with different job names.