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Needing help to move on
This last April I was laid off from a job that I LOVED. I wanted to retire at this company. The position gave me multiple facets to work with, client engagement and counseling, implementation, training, employee development, and something extremely important to me — flexibility. 3 weeks after being let go, I got an offer from a competitor, and was excited to not have to leave my industry. Right next to where I worked before, MORE money (nice!), what could be wrong?
The culture. It’s very restrictive, no flexibility or creativity. Plus, after multiple requests for projects, l or ways I can help, I sit idle for most of my day.
I’ve decided to leave. I’ve only been here for 6 months but I know it won’t be a fit. I’m in a niche of a field where where title “Operations Manager” is universal but my experience is very restrictive. I want to get into Account Management or client side Global Mobility but I’m facing instant rejection.
Any tips on career titles or for what to look into? My top Gallup Strength is Competition! So I am looking for something that gives me opportunity to work a project, implementation, training etc.
Thank You!
Anonymous
11/18/19 at 6:25AM UTC
I would like to chat with you- your description of your position sounds very similar to work I have done. I am not sure how we can DM or if you would be interested to chat offline - but I would be interested in exploring this more with you. For you and myself. I am very intrigued to learn which industry and area you worked and perhaps I could be of more help.
Carrie Stiles
Create the "WOW!" Factor For Your Client
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11/13/19 at 6:28PM UTC
Definitely keep up on your "current day" terminology regarding titles, job duties, etc. (i.e., AI vs. IT vs. MIS) clearly using MIS will age you. Make sure you update all verbiage on your LinkedIn profile and resume. Also most of your skills should be transferable. Look up jobs on LinkedIn and read for required skills, etc. Then create an excel sheet with those skills. Write YOUR skills that apply in the next column. In a third column, write a compilation of this skill with the new verbiage. Then when the next job you're really interested comes along, you already have that skill lingo up to date; copy and paste into your resume that you're tailoring for each job. Good Luck!
Anonymous
11/18/19 at 6:26AM UTC
This is interesting. Do you know of an example of the Excel sheet you are describing?
Carrie StilesCreate the "WOW!" Factor For Your Client
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11/18/19 at 7:58PM UTC
I don't. A friend suggested it to me. You'd have to create it yourself.
DustspotOrganizational Dev. and Talent Mgt. consultant.
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01/11/20 at 5:34AM UTC
That's a great idea. Would you give me an example? What would the compilation look like?
Janie ZinnElevating women in the workplace.
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11/13/19 at 5:01PM UTC
These are all great suggestions! Often times creativity is key! Look at job descriptions that you are interested in & compare them to your experience, find overlap & then rework your resume using the similar terminology as in the job descriptions. I’ve worked with women who have been in similar spots & it can be discouraging. Be hopeful! A transition is possible! I’ve seen it happen!
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 2:42AM UTC
The above is great advice - what if you went into consulting?
Peggymurray
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11/13/19 at 2:58PM UTC
Ooh-I haven’t thought about consulting, but that’s a great idea. Adding that to my list of research, thank you!
Nirupama RaghavanDigital Strategy Consultant & Retail Expert
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11/13/19 at 1:23AM UTC
It's one of the great ironies that being paid more to do less is not always very pleasing.
My suggestion? Turn that idle time into learning and planning time. 1) Create an agenda to research aspects of the company or the industry where you work. This may lead you to ideas of projects you can propose or skills that you need to learn. 2) if you are determined to leave after doing 1, create an agenda of careers to research during your down time. 3) Once you have found 1-2 that really interest you, use your downtime to study things that are relevant for the new career.
Peggymurray
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11/13/19 at 2:57PM UTC
Thank you for the great advice! Definitely on #2– will be doing some research on possible careers
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