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What was your hardest career goal and how did you overcome it?
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Diana’s Answer
Hello Nathan,
Thank you for the question. I appreciate your curiosity. My hardest career goal was deciding what career I wanted to choose. I knew that this one choice would have the potential to shape so many things in my future. I started in one academic area before my advisor helped me to go into a new direction. With his help, I decided to pursue a career in Communication Sciences and Disorders, ultimately landing in audiology. From there the goal was to make it through an additional 4 years and become a Doctor of Audiology and then eventually make my way into manufacturing. I made it through those goals by leaning on the help that I had a long the way. As independent as I have always been, I knew the journey I was on would not be accomplished without help. There were lots of bump and curve along the way but as long as I relied on my those who were in my support of my goals, I was able to persevere .
Thank you for the question. I appreciate your curiosity. My hardest career goal was deciding what career I wanted to choose. I knew that this one choice would have the potential to shape so many things in my future. I started in one academic area before my advisor helped me to go into a new direction. With his help, I decided to pursue a career in Communication Sciences and Disorders, ultimately landing in audiology. From there the goal was to make it through an additional 4 years and become a Doctor of Audiology and then eventually make my way into manufacturing. I made it through those goals by leaning on the help that I had a long the way. As independent as I have always been, I knew the journey I was on would not be accomplished without help. There were lots of bump and curve along the way but as long as I relied on my those who were in my support of my goals, I was able to persevere .
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Nathan,
I started my work life as a trainer, then became an instructional designer. I was proud because I had become a trainer without having a college degree, which most of my peers had. Training came easy to me and I really enjoyed it. During a downturn in the economy, learning and development can often be the first roles cut in business. The economy was so bad that I was not able to get another training job. It had to do with having a college degree. There were more people than jobs, so companies began to hire people with college degrees. And I didn't have one. It was difficult to find a way to go to college since I had been laid off and took any job I could, which was less than I had made before. I found a way though - taking a class or two at a time. Working at my job and going to college, eventually full time, was the hardest thing that I ever did. Once I got my Bachelor's Degree, I continued to go to school to get my Master's Degree. I promised myself that I would never lose the job that I love. It was the longest four and a half years of my life. It was like having two jobs at once. It was worth it. My world opened and became more than I had even hoped for. The hard work made any job that I had seem easier because I had done hard before.
Gloria
I started my work life as a trainer, then became an instructional designer. I was proud because I had become a trainer without having a college degree, which most of my peers had. Training came easy to me and I really enjoyed it. During a downturn in the economy, learning and development can often be the first roles cut in business. The economy was so bad that I was not able to get another training job. It had to do with having a college degree. There were more people than jobs, so companies began to hire people with college degrees. And I didn't have one. It was difficult to find a way to go to college since I had been laid off and took any job I could, which was less than I had made before. I found a way though - taking a class or two at a time. Working at my job and going to college, eventually full time, was the hardest thing that I ever did. Once I got my Bachelor's Degree, I continued to go to school to get my Master's Degree. I promised myself that I would never lose the job that I love. It was the longest four and a half years of my life. It was like having two jobs at once. It was worth it. My world opened and became more than I had even hoped for. The hard work made any job that I had seem easier because I had done hard before.
Gloria
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Veronika’s Answer
Hi, Nathan
I made a career transition 2 years ago from FinTech to Psychology, and the most difficult task was to re-brand myself to the community. My peers, friends, former colleagues get used to knowing me as "Tech Girl", and I spent a lot of time to advertising myself as a psychologist. Initially, I pursued masters degree, then started my internship and finally private practice. Thus, I combined my Tech skillset with social/soft skills to go to the market. I actively used platforms, messengers and web pages to present myself.
The one piece of advice that I can give to you is to start this transition immediately after entering the new field. Keep confidence and stamina. Remember that you are a great person, beginner specialist, and good scholar, all this information has to be properly conveyed to the audience.
I made a career transition 2 years ago from FinTech to Psychology, and the most difficult task was to re-brand myself to the community. My peers, friends, former colleagues get used to knowing me as "Tech Girl", and I spent a lot of time to advertising myself as a psychologist. Initially, I pursued masters degree, then started my internship and finally private practice. Thus, I combined my Tech skillset with social/soft skills to go to the market. I actively used platforms, messengers and web pages to present myself.
The one piece of advice that I can give to you is to start this transition immediately after entering the new field. Keep confidence and stamina. Remember that you are a great person, beginner specialist, and good scholar, all this information has to be properly conveyed to the audience.
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Stephanie’s Answer
Hi Nathan
This is an awesome question and one that I am sure many may be curious about. I would have to say my hardest career goal was actually pivoting in the midst of my goal and creating a new one. What I mean by that is, my very first corporate job was in banking and finance which spanned over 12 years. I started out front facing as a teller in a bank branch however within the first 2 years I had advance to Head-Teller and then a Teller Supervisor. A few more years later I had advance to an Assistant Branch Manager and later after that, a Senior Commercial Loans Officer. All with no bachelors. Thus I had set my sites on the what's next but keeping it safe by staying with the same institution since I was able to prove my skills, attributes, and business acumen with no degree. But then a new opportunity came along in the telecommunications field which was much different from all my years spent in the banking industry. Which also meant I would be starting all over again seeing that it was a call center agent position. My fear was, will I be able to advance in the same manner as before, still with no degree. Well it was definitely a tough decision to make but I don't regret at all. In fact it was the most rewarding decision I have ever made and I have never looked back. I have worn many different hats in my current career and still continuing to elevate. Plus I am working towards my BA curtesy of my employer! I hope this helped someone!
This is an awesome question and one that I am sure many may be curious about. I would have to say my hardest career goal was actually pivoting in the midst of my goal and creating a new one. What I mean by that is, my very first corporate job was in banking and finance which spanned over 12 years. I started out front facing as a teller in a bank branch however within the first 2 years I had advance to Head-Teller and then a Teller Supervisor. A few more years later I had advance to an Assistant Branch Manager and later after that, a Senior Commercial Loans Officer. All with no bachelors. Thus I had set my sites on the what's next but keeping it safe by staying with the same institution since I was able to prove my skills, attributes, and business acumen with no degree. But then a new opportunity came along in the telecommunications field which was much different from all my years spent in the banking industry. Which also meant I would be starting all over again seeing that it was a call center agent position. My fear was, will I be able to advance in the same manner as before, still with no degree. Well it was definitely a tough decision to make but I don't regret at all. In fact it was the most rewarding decision I have ever made and I have never looked back. I have worn many different hats in my current career and still continuing to elevate. Plus I am working towards my BA curtesy of my employer! I hope this helped someone!