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Personally, this seems a lot more serious than a "white" lie. I think many people would see this as a red flag. I remember Yahoo firing their CEO for lying on his resume about his cs degree in 2012.
That said, this isn't the end of the world and everyone makes mistakes. While I don't have any suggestions on your current situation here is a link on how to list an unfinished degree on your resume for the future.
Yes, but first read this
Hi! Given what you're writing, I'd recommend pursuing career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, we've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, andI'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hey there, I'm Rachel Serwetz, a Career Exploration Coach. I'd recommend pursuing the process of career exploration, which should be done in completion before any job search. It is a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are most confident in pursuing. Specifically, it will help you understand and prioritize which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you. While clarifying your ideal path can never be a quick answer resolved on a thread, it doesn't have to take forever either, or be as daunting as it seems. With 2-3 months, you can gain confidence in your direction by ensuring you learn enough about the options and reflect on what it means for you, to find the best possible fit. Happy to chat further if you like!
Hi! Firstly, I have helped several professionals pivot so the earlier you listen to yourself, the better. Given what you're writing, I'd recommend pursuing career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you. In fact, I've helped numerous professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be. By the way, I'm Rachel Serwetz, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! If you're having any challenges with job searching, here are a few job search best practices I'd consider:
- Determine what support system you have in place to help you be effective throughout your job search -- Most people feel they have to go it alone and end up guessing where to spend their time versus leveraging a coach, mentor, peer or other tools and resources to be strategic
- Determine your accountability plan to make sure you're staying on top of your goals & staying organized
- Reflect on how things are going on a weekly basis to iterate & improve your approach and thus your outcomes
-Be sure not to approach the job in a transactional, check-the-box sort of way -- see networking and interviews as a mirror into the job you would land and an opportunity for two-way assessment of fit
- Consider how many roles/industries you're applying to-- this may be a sign that you'd want to take a step back and pursue career exploration to clarify your ideal fit direction; career clarity will help make your search more efficient, targeted, and effective
- Don't ignore your self care to ensure your mindset is staying resilient during your search
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! When you're considering upskilling, further education, or any learning opportunities, here's what I'd suggest:
- Ensure you feel 100% clear first on your ideal career direction i.e. role, industry and environment
- By pursuing career exploration until you feel 100% confident, it will make it much easier to feel confident in which, if any, upskilling experience/opportunity/program would be worthwhile for you
- You want to clarify your goal first, so that the pathway to reach that goal is much easier to define and determine
- Upskilling is not meant to be used as a "test" of if you'd like that job -- that is what career exploration is for
- There's only so much time or money you have to devote to additional learning, so be sure you're being intentional with any choice of course, certification, or any further education opportunity
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
For anyone unsure of their career path, I'd recommend pursuing career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, we've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! Given what you're writing, I'd recommend pursuing career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, we've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi u/wibildy_floof.... Unfortunately 70% of the US is disengaged at work and that number is about 85% globally. That being said, who is the 30%, or the 15%? How did they get there?
Well, career exploration is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, I've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! If you're having any challenges with job searching, here are a few job search best practices I'd consider:
- Determine what support system you have in place to help you be effective throughout your job search -- Most people feel they have to go it alone and end up guessing where to spend their time versus leveraging a coach, mentor, peer or other tools and resources to be strategic
- Determine your accountability plan to make sure you're staying on top of your goals & staying organized
- Reflect on how things are going on a weekly basis to iterate & improve your approach and thus your outcomes
-Be sure not to approach the job in a transactional, check-the-box sort of way -- see networking and interviews as a mirror into the job you would land and an opportunity for two-way assessment of fit
- Consider how many roles/industries you're applying to-- this may be a sign that you'd want to take a step back and pursue career exploration to clarify your ideal fit direction; career clarity will help make your search more efficient, targeted, and effective
- Don't ignore your self care to ensure your mindset is staying resilient during your search
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! If you're having any challenges with job searching, here are a few job search best practices I'd consider:
- Determine what support system you have in place to help you be effective throughout your job search -- Most people feel they have to go it alone and end up guessing where to spend their time versus leveraging a coach, mentor, peer or other tools and resources to be strategic
- Determine your accountability plan to make sure you're staying on top of your goals & staying organized
- Reflect on how things are going on a weekly basis to iterate & improve your approach and thus your outcomes
-Be sure not to approach the job in a transactional, check-the-box sort of way -- see networking and interviews as a mirror into the job you would land and an opportunity for two-way assessment of fit
- Consider how many roles/industries you're applying to-- this may be a sign that you'd want to take a step back and pursue career exploration to clarify your ideal fit direction; career clarity will help make your search more efficient, targeted, and effective
- Don't ignore your self care to ensure your mindset is staying resilient during your search
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! Given what you're writing, I'd recommend she pursue career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, we've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if she would like!
Hi! Given what you're writing, I'd recommend pursuing career exploration, which is is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you.
In fact, we've helped several professionals to figure out, clarify, and pursue their ideal career direction. While pivots might seem big and scary, they're often more feasible than you think, but you at least deserve to identify which path would be the best fit for you first, and then determine what your strategy, approach or next steps would be.
BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Hi! When you're considering upskilling, further education, or any learning opportunities, here's what I'd suggest:
- Ensure you feel 100% clear first on your ideal career direction i.e. role, industry and environment
- By pursuing career exploration until you feel 100% confident, it will make it much easier to feel confident in which, if any, upskilling experience/opportunity/program would be worthwhile for you
- You want to clarify your goal first, so that the pathway to reach that goal is much easier to define and determine
- Upskilling is not meant to be used as a "test" of if you'd like that job -- that is what career exploration is for
- There's only so much time or money you have to devote to additional learning, so be sure you're being intentional with any choice of course, certification, or any further education opportunity
BTW, I'm Rachel, aCareer Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Career exploration is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you. BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
Career exploration is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. THAT is the process whereby you can confidently narrow in on which role, industry and environment is the best fit for you. BTW, I'm Rachel, a Career Exploration Coach, and I'm happy to chat further if you'd like!
My path began in finance/operations, then into HR, then into career coaching. I spent 6 years trying to clarify what I wanted to do until I found confidence in my direction. Now, I help others do the same thing in just 2-3 months. The bottom line is that pivoting is possible but career exploration is the critical process of efficiently, confidently, practically identifying and narrowing in on which role, industry and environment will be the best fit for you -- before you pursue any upskilling or job searching. THAT is my biggest piece of advice. People don't often know about this process or that its feasible to confidently narrow in on your ideal direction so instead we typically haphazardly job hop and hope for the best instead of intentionally figuring out what direction will be a good fit for us, and there IS a way of doing that! PS My name is Rachel & I'm a Career Exploration Coach! Happy to chat if you'd like to discuss further!
Great question u/Pickle-Life20 ! Career exploration is about balancing what you're natural at/waht aligns with your ideal workstyle, what you enjoy/find interesting, and also realistic avenues where you can find security & growth in your career. Career exploration is a process that is distinct from and a precursor to the job search, including a series of steps of practical learning and self-reflection in order to compare, contrast, and clarify which career path you are confident in pursuing. If you're interested in learning more about this I'd be very happy to chat! Let me know. (PS My name is Rachel & I'm a Career Exploration Coach) :)
I like to meet with people in regards to addiction, networking, personal finance, diamonds and jewelry, and small business / start ups
I realize these areas are a bit random but I’ve become a practitioner in all of these areas.
For your situation I would love to discuss networking and how to align that networking to your purpose. If not feel free to use the threads whichever works 🙌🙌
I changed career from medicine to engineering myself, and wrote a book for people who are exploring what career to pursue or want to change careers (you can access it for free if you enroll in a free trial of Kindle Unlimited):
https://www.amazon.com/Career-Switched-Break-Executing-Finally-ebook/dp/B09JXWW663/
I have some advice in the book which I hope can help you.
All the best!
I changed career from medicine to engineering myself, and wrote a book for people who want to change careers (you can access it for free if you enroll in a free trial of Kindle Unlimited):
https://www.amazon.com/Career-Switched-Break-Executing-Finally-ebook/dp/B09JXWW663/
I have some advice in the book which I hope can help you.
All the best!
I changed career from medicine to engineering myself, and wrote a book for people who want to change careers (you can access it for free if you enroll in a free trial of Kindle Unlimited). I wrote about my career trajectory and the change in Chapter 1.
https://www.amazon.com/Career-Switched-Break-Executing-Finally-ebook/dp/B09JXWW663/
I have some advice in the book which I hope can help you.
All the best!
I changed career from medicine to engineering myself, and wrote a book for people who want to change careers (you can access it for free if you enroll in a free trial of Kindle Unlimited):
https://www.amazon.com/Career-Switched-Break-Executing-Finally-ebook/dp/B09JXWW663/
I have some advice in the book which I hope can help you.
All the best!
There is a company called treehouse
They offer programming training online. You can get some training there. And there are many types of computer programming, analysis jobs on the market. e.g. if you can pick up the SQL language fast, and some of python, and good at logic and reasoning, you may become a data analyst in some companies. I saw many ppl do that kind of jobs, and they do not have very good science background.
For job hunting websites, there are many:
indeed.com linkedin.com craigslist.com r-bloggers.com authenticjobs.com
So many, buy a computer on ebay, and start today. Good luck!
Networking in person is super simple:
Be genuine, knowledgeable, and friendly. Build a new relationship, don't be a salesman.
Here's an excerpt from Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters:
>THE PEOPLE QUESTION >Energy problems are engineering problems, so you would expect to find nerds running cleantech companies. You’d be wrong: the ones that failed were run by shockingly nontechnical teams. These salesman-executives were good at raising capital and securing government subsidies, but they were less good at building products that customers wanted to buy. At Founders Fund, we saw this coming. The most obvious clue was sartorial: cleantech executives were running around wearing suits and ties. This was a huge red flag, because real technologists wear T-shirts and jeans. So we instituted a blanket rule: pass on any company whose founders dressed up for pitch meetings. Maybe we still would have avoided these bad investments if we had taken the time to evaluate each company’s technology in detail. But the team insight—never invest in a tech CEO that wears a suit—got us to the truth a lot faster. The best sales is hidden. There’s nothing wrong with a CEO who can sell, but if he actually looks like a salesman, he’s probably bad at sales and worse at tech.
So, basically, when I don't look like a salesman I sell everything, including myself, better than when I do. When I read this (many years after I realized that I sell best when I'm not trying to) it showed me that I'm not the only person who has realized this (duh)
Networking is the same. I've had my most success when I meet people, build a relationship, and they see and learn about my excellence and passion without me trying to tell them directly.
I believe this is why I'm failing to succeed with online applications.
It would be way too early to leave Deloitte.
Here is some reading that might help:
Outliers: The Story of Success (10,000 hours makes you an expert) So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Working at a consultancy has a lot of future options if you hang in there as well as high pay/travel. You will have to put in the work to get to that level, as they don't just hand that out to people on the lower level. If you interned at Amazon, you are already higher talent, so that works in your favor as well.
Send me a PM on the raise part, I might be able to help on that too if you're interested.
I program in Python, and used http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Introduction-Computer-Science/dp/1887902996 to get going. CodeAcademy is also a good resource. I should say that I am not a software developer or anything similar, and my current position is not primarily about programming (though I'm trying to push it that way). I work as a 'Project Scientist' and use programming for data analysis, a little web-dev, and making various useful tools (programs). I would not have gotten the job though, despite it not being a 'Programmer' position, without programming. I guess I'm just trying to say that it is a super useful (and for some enjoyable) skill that can open doors for you.