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Quitting Smarter: Lessons from a Bold Career Pivot

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by product marketer Hannah Zhang to share strategies for successfully making career pivots — even in an uncertain job market. After landing her dream job in investment banking, Hannah realized it wasn’t the right fit. So, in early 2020, she quit with no backup plan.

In this episode, Hannah opens up about the mistakes she made along the way and the strategies that helped her land a role in a new industry. She also offers actionable advice for anyone trying to change industries or roles during an economic downturn.

Key Topics:

  • Why quitting without a plan can backfire
  • Strategies for reframing employment gaps in interviews
  • The power of specificity in your job search
  • How to craft a mission statement for your job search
  • Tips for navigating the job market during an economic downturn

    • Links & Resources:

    • Follow Hannah Zhang on LinkedIn here
    • Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
    • Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
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