So I decided to leave banking after a few years because I decided to make a career shift and became a recruiter.

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April 13,2022 at 3:34PM UTC

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So I decided to leave banking after a few years because I decided to make a career shift and became a recruiter. I thought it met my personality and drive and the more research I had done the more I liked it and could see myself doing it. I like my company and the people I work with, but I hate the work that I do and after doing it for nearly six months I realize it’s not for me at all. Realistically, I should probably stick it out from here, but I’m unhappy. I don’t know what jobs to look for or where to go from here other than the fact that I am about to get a Masters in Marketing. Can someone please give me some advise on what to do? I’d really appreciate it.

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AnonymousApril 13,2022 at 3:55PM UTC
Everybody needs marketing, so you'll be well positioned to go in any direction you want after you get that degree.
Have you looked into other options within your company?
Have you taken interest tests or skills tests or personality tests? I took a battery of aptitude tests from Johnson O'Connor Research many years ago, and the results helped me clarify a few things. I ignored their career advice though! Now at 63 I'm seeing that I did wind up in a career that fits only some of my aptitudes.
AnonymousApril 13,2022 at 5:02PM UTC
I actually sat down with my higher up and I mentioned I liked the company and would love to stay but I’d like to move into a marketing position as a lot of my skill set is from there and I feel like I could help the company more int that aspect and got told “recruiting is marketing” which yes it is to an extent but I didn’t spend $20k to not do more with my degree.
I’ll take a look into those skills test! Maybe it’ll help me narrow some things down! Thank you!