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Anonymous
09/22/19 at 2:06AM UTC
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How to change without going backwards

I hot my degree in Business Management in 2014. I chose that major because it was so broad I could potentially find any type of job. Mistake #1! I should have specialized in something. I was looking for a job for months, focusing my search on jobs were I could help people (HR, student advisor at a University, etc) but everything required either a Masters degree or 3-5 years of experience. With the help of a friend, I landed a job at a major banking institution, where I've been for the past 6 years. It's never something I really wanted to do, but nevertheless I did it really well and have been a top performer (operations, no sales or anything bonus related). I recently moved to another department within the company because I wanted to grow .... mistake #2!!! There was no growth, no salary increase, no challenging work, and to top it off, my boss and her entire team of managers are absolutely horrible. So I'm now, once again searching for a job. I want to go back to my original quest of something with a purpose, helping people in some way. But companies are still asking for years of specific experience for anything with a decent salary. If you don't have experience, then you can expect to make $15/hour. I can't justify going backwards like that.... I could go down to minimum $25/hour if I felt I could potentially grow and if I knew I would be much happier, but not down to $15. So how do people get into careers paths like HR, advising, etc without direct experience? I must add that I believe I could easily learn anything at a job and don't think its necessary to have years and years of experience to perform well.

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LEANNE TOBIAS
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10/21/19 at 8:28PM UTC
Just to throw this idea out there: could you return to your job in operations, as you did so well at it? Better than what you are doing now. Could you apply for an operations job elsewhere (b/c you are good at it, which is no small thing.) After all, you have 6 years of experience with a major institution, which should be attractive to other employers. If you are intent on moving into a different field: what are the skills and personal qualities that make you an excellent operations manager, and what fields could use similar skills? Identifying those fields might provide you with ideas for a path forward.
Leena Patel
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09/24/19 at 10:33PM UTC
One option is to consider offering yourself as an intern to an organization for 6-12 months and shadow someone in a role and niche that you want to be in. I imagine there are also quite a few start ups that would appreciate your skillset and in these small growing companies, everyone typically lends a hand wherever it is needed so you'll pick up a lot of new skills in the process. GL!
Rose Holland
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09/22/19 at 10:57PM UTC
Do some networking and hold informational interviews in the fields you are considering. There are some great networking and informational interview tips in the book "The 2 Hour Job Search". If you are serious about HR, contact your local Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) chapter to find those who you might be able to conduct an informational interview. With your banking background, are you considering financial management or financial coaching? You might be able to assist people with managing their credit score and budgeting. Not sure what this field pays but a good start would be Consumer Counseling Creding Services and finding local organizations that provide these services.

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