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Q2: How do I transition into another career?
That’s going to be a hard no.
I’ve perused the following: scrum master, business analyst, data analyst, the three p’s (product, program, and project management), operations, marketing, cyber security, retail, music, food, health tech, fintech, ed-tech, digital transformation, media, and more.
In interviews, I’ve had people question me because I’ve moved around different industries and roles frequently, but my justification always remains the same:
Moving around helps me remain agile, jump in wherever/whenever needed, and continually develop my skillsets, making me more valuable to whichever company I collaborate with.
There have been countless times when I started a new role and did something completely different because I’m never afraid to say “yes” and volunteer to dive into something else – even if it results in complete “failure.”
Invaluable lessons are always gained from successes and failures.
The more pivots you take, the more lessons you learn, which serves you well in the tech space – especially for those who want to move into leadership roles.
True mastery occurs from focus, but you can still enjoy a successful career by doing a bit of everything.
How Do I Transition Into Another Career?
A student recently asked how you transition into a different career.
It’s easy; highlight your previous skills that the new industry seeks and remember that everything is transferrable. And when I say everything, I mean everything.
Two students I worked with came from retail and fast food, and both did not realize they had the opportunity to break into an operations role.
Most non-tech skills have value in the tech industry; you only need to learn how to reframe your experience to showcase your skills accurately.
Learn more on how to transition in your career (for free): here.
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