Welcome to your Career Pivot Starter Guide — a companion resource to Episode 2 of Talk Thirty To Me. This guide is designed to help you reflect, plan, and take action as you consider changing your career in your thirties.
Let’s get started. Take your time. Be honest. This is for YOU.
Reflect: Why Do I Want to Pivot?
Take a moment to explore the ‘why’ behind your desire for change.
- What am I no longer fulfilled by in my current role?
- What feelings come up when I think about staying where I am?
- What excites me about starting something new?
- What am I afraid of losing (and what might I gain)?
Inventory: Skills I Have / Skills I Want
List out the core skills you’ve developed and the ones you’d like to gain.
Skills I Have:
Skills I Want:
Build: Free Learning + Reskilling Platforms
Check out these platforms to start exploring or building your new skillset:
- Coursera.org
- LinkedIn Learning
- edX.org
- Skillshare.com
- YouTube University (seriously, it’s gold)
Plan: 30-Day Action Checklist
Use this checklist to stay accountable and build momentum.
- [ ] Update your resume or LinkedIn to reflect transferable skills
- [ ] Schedule 1 informational interview with someone in your desired field
- [ ] Enroll in one free course or workshop
- [ ] Dedicate 1 hour/week to skill-building
- [ ] Write a letter to your future self 30 days from now
You’re not late. You’re right on time.
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