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I wish companies would give individuals the opportunity to pivot and or transition out of their current industry.
I have two masters degrees and worked with in different industries. I just want to be given the chance and offered a sustainable livable wage.
Anonymous
01/16/22 at 8:23PM UTC
I'm afraid 2 masters degrees don't equate with relevant, highly sought after skills earned holding titles at desired companies. Education is like 4 or 5th on the list of advantages for great jobs. Unless you're looking for researcher jobs, a masters just doesn't get you anything more.
Sherley JulesInterested in Business and Tech related roles
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01/17/22 at 3:50PM UTC
Thank you for feedback. Learning about this harsh reality.
Kristie WhiteHRPMO Inc.
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01/16/22 at 6:34AM UTC
Hi Sherley. I’m happy to explore if you are interested. Private msg me.
Sherley JulesInterested in Business and Tech related roles
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01/17/22 at 4:03PM UTC
Hi Kristie,
I just sent you a private message. I'm more than happy to connect with you!
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TroyCustomer Service Leader in Atlanta
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01/15/22 at 4:39AM UTC
Congrats on the MBA, but I have to agree with the other FGB members. It seems that it is all about the connection versus the education or transferable skills. I agree with you, I wish companies would give people the opportunity to pivot or transition out of their current industry.
I believe that when you are switching industries some companies look at how long it will take or could take to catch on and that could be a factor.
Sherley JulesInterested in Business and Tech related roles
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01/17/22 at 3:52PM UTC
Thank you Troy! I wish they would at least allow individuals like myself to use my transferable skills. The last two years in my MBA, I was hands on doing "free consulting work" for startups, marketing companies and pharmaceuticals. I feel as though that should count for something.
Anonymous
01/14/22 at 10:44PM UTC
I hear you but unfortunately education doesn't get you very far these days. It's all who you know. Your network will get you those highly sought after jobs.
Sherley JulesInterested in Business and Tech related roles
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01/17/22 at 3:53PM UTC
I wish educators would be transparent and or career counselors would tell students this in the beginning. Thank you for your response.
Anonymous
01/17/22 at 5:15PM UTC
Yes, wouldn't that be helpful? Honestly it's about the money and enrollment numbers. Back in the 60s, 79s and 80s everyone chased those high degrees as a sort of guarantee of level of role and salary but that shifted toward the mid to late 90s forward. As fortune 500 companies began to lose their cache and startups and content companies started to gain leadership. Those were the companies that began paying outrageous sums and reshuffled the career paths. Etc. Employees started to leave the more traditional corporate environments in search of a different career path. Jumping around from job to job to build a career path that made more sense. No more 15 years at a single company. No more gold watches, not as much need for multiple masters degrees.
Anonymous
01/14/22 at 9:34PM UTC
You have full ownership of your career trajectory, this is no one's responsibility except your own. Connect with a job coach who can help you transition, rework your resume, and target industries that are appealing to you. And then put those two Master's degrees to work and start networking in your target industry. Determine what skills are transferable and what a skills development plan might look like. Best of luck.
Sherley JulesInterested in Business and Tech related roles
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01/17/22 at 4PM UTC (Edited)
I've been doing that and more.
I wrote this simply to say that I wish I had this knowledge prior to taking out more student loans. I've talked to countless of individuals in my shoes experiencing the same thing.
From connecting with recruiters on LinkedIn attending job fairs, scheduling meeting with career coaches, and reaching out to alumni..I've done it all. Thanks for your insight. I know what I have to offer and will continue to hold myself to never giving up. One door is bound to open.
