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S8: E13
In this episode, Felicia provides a personal update on her career pivot from CPG marketing to the entertainment industry. She shares the challenges and insights from her job search, emphasizing the importance of networking, managing workplace frustrations, and effectively communicating your transferable skills. If you're navigating a career change or facing challenges in your job search, this episode offers practical advice to keep you grounded and motivated.

Felicia also dives into how we can unintentionally add to our own frustrations at work, offering strategies to stay focused on what matters while letting go of unnecessary stress. Plus, you'll learn how to position yourself for success in a new industry by articulating your unique skills and value.

Key Takeaways in this Episode:

1. Networking is Essential to Career Pivots: Felicia discusses the importance of dedicating 25% of your career time to building and maintaining a network. She shares how strong connections can open doors during career transitions, especially when trying to enter new industries.

2. Managing Your Own Frustrations at Work: Learn how to stop contributing to your own stress by trying to fix things beyond your control. Felicia provides insights on how to let go of unnecessary frustration and focus on what truly matters in your career pivot.

3. Effectively Communicating Transferable Skills: Felicia shares her strategies for articulating your value when transitioning into a new industry. She offers tips on how to position your past experiences in a way that makes them relevant to new roles.

4. Navigating Job Search Challenges with Patience: Felicia emphasizes the importance of patience and persistence when searching for a job. She provides actionable advice on how to keep your spirits up and maintain a sense of control during this process.

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Transferable Skills Checklist and Value Proposition Worksheet at www.trillmba.com/freebies.

Check out JOBMINDER365 The Documentation App for tracking workplace issues https://jobminder365.com/

00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to The Trill MBA Show
02:00 - Career Pivot Update: From CPG to Entertainment
04:30 - The Importance of Networking in Career Pivots
06:45 - Navigating Workplace Frustrations
10:00 - Leveraging Transferable Skills for Career Pivots
12:30 - Patience and Persistence in the Job Search
15:00 - Stop Fixing Everything: Focus on What Matters
18:00 - Document Everything: Workplace Documentation Tips
21:00 - Managing Expectations During Career Transitions
23:00 - Wrap-Up and Listener Letters