Continuing the Career Pivots interview series, Rikki Folger
shares what her journey has been like, transitioning from working as a professional chef at Michelin star restaurants to working in hospitality within the outdoor industry. Based on her experiences, Rikki breaks down what it has truly been like in the current job market—applying for jobs, customizing resumes, and interviewing in the outdoor industry (no sugar coating it in this one). She walks us through some of her tactics for overcoming obstacles and even highlights a few others that are still a challenge. Despite a pushing through a challenging market Rikki stays optimistic and hearing her speak, it's obvious how much passion she has for her work.