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July 18,2023 at 10:52AM UTC

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It's great to be part of this community where women are bosses. I have been working as a quality assurance analyst for the past 4 months. My work is remote. Before this position, I was a freelance writer. I was always goal-oriented, but due to major family issues, I had to sacrifice my dreams for them, which had a serious impact on my mental condition. Long story short: I want career advice as to how to give a boost to my career. Do I need to get certification to polish my resume? Moving to other countries for better opportunities could be another possibility. But as I said about my mental condition, I am blank. I need advice, motivation, and the chance to achieve my goals.

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AnonymousJuly 18,2023 at 12:17PM UTC
I would network in your industry or the industry you would like to work in. Find out what certifications are most valuable. Also, review job descriptions and speak with recruiters to find out where you might add education and/or certifications. Then begin applying to open positions at companies that offer career tracks and growth opportunities. You need to research companies that might offer you entry level opportunities to access what you'd be interested in. Draft yourself a plan and start networking so you are hearing about opportunities before they are stale. Get your resume in shape so you have the best possible chance of securing an interview. Consider ChatGPT as a resource in creating a custom resume that is tailored to each job. You are motivated and have a good idea of your talents so you've got this!
Gretchen SkalkaJuly 18,2023 at 1:39PM UTC
The place to start is not with your career but with the mental condition - that blankness - that is challenging your forward progress.
It very well could be a mental burnout from dealing with the personal things you mentioned.
But in order to know how and where to focus going forward, you have to get clarity around what's causing this blankness and is challenging your motivation to get going.
There is a clear path - but you have to clear the way to see it first.
AnonymousJuly 19,2023 at 6:05PM UTC
Lots of negativity and zero support around me. It was trauma that badly effect on my nerves. All positivity drained out from my body. Now I am recovering and gathering positivity so I could get what I deserve.
Gretchen SkalkaJuly 21,2023 at 12:46PM UTC
May I ask how that's going? What you're doing to help yourself through this and focus on that positive recovery?
This is important because it's one of the most important goals we can have, but it's also one we tend to give up on because we lack the proper information, implementation and motivation to keep it going.
If you're open to it - there is a free assessment that might help you discover some of the things that could be presenting challenges to your forward progress -- all of which you can overcome.
It's here -> https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview
And it might be quite revealing for you.
I can tell you without hesitation, it is also incredibly helpful to get you started on the path you want for yourself.
Zeecil KimmelJuly 19,2023 at 12:40PM UTC
I have been there and done that. What really helped me was taking the time to really think about what I would be interested in doing and getting that job. It was not easy and I had to do a lot of hard work but once I decided what I wanted and put out that energy it happened. If you have the option to speak to a mental health professional that can really help too. I met a social worker who had so much positive energy she really pulled me up.
AnonymousJuly 19,2023 at 6:03PM UTC
A good motivational and positive energy around plays vital role in recovering from any bad experiences. You are lucky.
AnonymousJuly 21,2023 at 4:56PM UTC
I worked in quality assurance for sometime. Some people love it, but I hated it! I found it really draining. I ended up doing some soul searching, similar to what Zeecil is referencing, and switched to the tech industry. This change did not happen over night. It took about 3 years, 3 Jobs and 1 certification. You can do anything, but patience helps! My advice on certifications would be to make sure it is a stepping stone to get to where you want to be. Some jobs don't even care if you have them or not, so make sure it's something you really want, that you're interested in, and that will make you feel proud. We are very programmed to always be goal-setting to achieve the next thing. Don't forget that the first step, and sometimes the hardest, is to stop, take a breath, do some research and decide what we want to do. Evaluate what sort of work makes us feel like we contribute, give us energy and highlights our skills.
Also, I would recommend Germany for some great skilled worker immigration programs. They have some amazing job placement programs and a handy website with FAQs. The country is beautiful and easy to travel in. German is easy to learn and a lot of people speak English. There has also been an influx of people into the country, so it's very diverse and open to foreigners. The food is great too!
AnonymousJuly 19,2023 at 6:06PM UTC
Finding good people who boost my energy and motivates me will really helped me. Thats why i joined this community. Thanks fellows for all the energy . I am injected