Pivot

I frequently talk with people who are looking to pivot their career into something adjacent, bring relevant but not direct experience. While for me this conversation most often centers around entering the pharmaceutical industry, I suspect the challenge of breaking into a new space isn’t unique to pharma. Often employers are looking for multiple years of experience which leaves little room for people making a career shift.

Our conversations center on reframing current experience to focus on transferable skills such as active listening, communication, and the ability to take initiative and deliver results. Aren’t these skills valuable in all roles?

We also talk about ways to gain experience in their current role that align with the role they are seeking. This can mean raising your hand for projects or taking initiative to stretch yourself to develop new skills. How would this impact your confidence during a job interview?

What ideas do you have for people working to pivot in their career?

I work with a number of coaching clients who bring much to the table but need to shift and reframe their experience. It’s so rewarding to work with individuals who reframe their transferable skills in a meaningful way for hiring managers and gain new transferable skills to successfully pivot into a new role.