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Making the Right Choice: Career Pivots and Changes Explained
Ever wonder what the difference is between a career pivot and a career change? I've got you covered!
When it comes to how career changers are usually treated, it's definitely like they're doing you a favor. What does that look like in practice? Of course, it affects your pay. You're gonna get paid less because they don't believe they need to pay you more because they took a chance on you, and that was risky for them and all of that.
Welcome back to the Work and Worth podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the critical differences between a career pivot and a career change. Ever wondered if you need to start fresh in a new field or if you can leverage your existing skills in a new industry? We'll break it all down. We'll explore real-life examples from regulated industries like nursing, where a career change is necessary, versus unregulated sectors, where a pivot could be your best move. Plus, we'll discuss how to position yourself as a strong candidate and why hiring managers should see pivoters as the hidden gems they are. Stay tuned as we redefine how you think about the next steps in your professional journey.
In specifics I talk about:
- Terminology: career change, career pivot, and career transition
- Defining each term
- Approach for and perspective on career pivots
- How people think about career changers
- Why would anyone hire a career pivoter?
Timing overview:
00:00 Transition to new career with diverse possibilities.
06:10 Unusual titles, reframing education, and personal experience.
08:07 Career pivot preferred; watch out for treatment.
10:37 Career pivot energizes organizations for innovation.
Important links from the episode (affiliate links might be included):
- Check out my website
- Find me on Instagram (and DM me!)
- Start a free virtual strategy session
- See all the ways we can work together, including DIY options
- Join the free community
Click here to listen on more than a dozen platforms!
Get full access to Work & Worth at newsletter.workandworthcoach.com/subscribe
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By Cristin DownsEver wonder what the difference is between a career pivot and a career change? I've got you covered!
When it comes to how career changers are usually treated, it's definitely like they're doing you a favor. What does that look like in practice? Of course, it affects your pay. You're gonna get paid less because they don't believe they need to pay you more because they took a chance on you, and that was risky for them and all of that.
Welcome back to the Work and Worth podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the critical differences between a career pivot and a career change. Ever wondered if you need to start fresh in a new field or if you can leverage your existing skills in a new industry? We'll break it all down. We'll explore real-life examples from regulated industries like nursing, where a career change is necessary, versus unregulated sectors, where a pivot could be your best move. Plus, we'll discuss how to position yourself as a strong candidate and why hiring managers should see pivoters as the hidden gems they are. Stay tuned as we redefine how you think about the next steps in your professional journey.
In specifics I talk about:
- Terminology: career change, career pivot, and career transition
- Defining each term
- Approach for and perspective on career pivots
- How people think about career changers
- Why would anyone hire a career pivoter?
Timing overview:
00:00 Transition to new career with diverse possibilities.
06:10 Unusual titles, reframing education, and personal experience.
08:07 Career pivot preferred; watch out for treatment.
10:37 Career pivot energizes organizations for innovation.
Important links from the episode (affiliate links might be included):
- Check out my website
- Find me on Instagram (and DM me!)
- Start a free virtual strategy session
- See all the ways we can work together, including DIY options
- Join the free community
Click here to listen on more than a dozen platforms!
Get full access to Work & Worth at newsletter.workandworthcoach.com/subscribe