How to Pivot Your Career
55mGeneral2024-05-07
Authors
Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Desiree Booker
Founder and Principal Consultant at ColorVizion Lab LLC
Course details
Embark on a career pivot with Desiree Booker's expert guidance. Learn why pivots are now common, key elements for success, and how to avoid mistakes. Desiree's three-step plan offers clarity on job preferences, assesses transferable skills, and strategies to bridge skill gaps, preparing you for a successful transition.
Learning objectives
Identify key elements for a successful career pivot and common pitfalls to avoid.
Gain clarity on whether you seek a job change or a career switch.
Assess your transferable skills and identify which tasks you enjoy or dislike.
Discover strategies to acquire necessary skills for your new career path.
Learning objectives
Identify key elements for a successful career pivot and common pitfalls to avoid.
Gain clarity on whether you seek a job change or a career switch.
Assess your transferable skills and identify which tasks you enjoy or dislike.
Discover strategies to acquire necessary skills for your new career path.
Skills covered
Career ManagementCareer DevelopmentLimited Series
Concepts
Introduction
- Demystifying career pivots
Understanding a Pivot
- Defining a career pivot
- Biggest mistakes to avoid
- Your pivot pyramid
Gaining Career Clarity
- Job change or career change
- What do you enjoy
- Career non-negotiables
- Assessing your skills
- Bridging skills gaps
Positioning to Pivot
- Strategic positioning
- Define your superpowers
- What is your value proposition
Making Authentic Connections
- Career stories
- Connecting with decision-makers
- Building rapport and trust
- Informational interviews
- Follow up
Mentally Preparing to Pivot
- Reframe limiting beliefs
- Overcoming fear
- Managing imposter syndrome
Conclusion
- Time to pivot