Thank you for your feedback @cjae.bsky.social, I hear what you're saying and will bear that in mind next time. Every best wish for the future.

The verdict? Mostly accurate but it did require some editing.

Full rewind with top tips for #CareerChangers at www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola...

Finally, a skills audit is helpful both to find and pursue a job. It can be as simple as keeping a log over the course of a week of all the tasks you do, inside & outside of work. Worth making a note of the ones you particularly enjoy!

great tool for brainstorming. You could also try LinkedIn Explorer which is separate from the main platform: linkedin.github.io/career-explo...

your interests, for example. You could even use your CV as a prompt and ask a similar question. You could ask for a list of organizations within X miles of where you live that would hire someone with A, B, C skill set, and inc. remote. You will need to check the results for accuracy but it's a

I understand. This is more about a bridge job than an ideal job. One thing you could try is a ChatGPT prompt like "create a list of 10-15 jobs that are a good match for someone with a background in X utilizing the following skills: A, B, C". You can qualify the prompt in a variety of ways, inc.

But starting with career ideas that interest you and working back can be very effective if you're feeling stuck.

Most people I work with feel this way. Usually, there's the stereotypical skills associated with a role + skills assoc. with you as an individual in that role + your skills outside of work. That makes for a unique blend.

Most people stop at the generic ones.

I know it sounds counterintuitive

I like that, career producer! Might have to steal that 😉 Although it's actually easier (and more satisfying) to figure out what you want to do and then align your skills to your target role. 🎯

This looks great @kiylee.bsky.social - I always like to try new goal setting tools! Last year it was Donald Miller's Hero on a Mission. Worked well.

The way through is by measuring up the "problem".

Get super clear on what's working and what's not working and start building a more meaningful, enjoyable career.

There's ALWAYS a workaround.

💡 Nevertheless, there's ALWAYS a workaround.

📏 To find the workaround, you must measure up the room so that you know what you're working with.

You might feel like a career change is impossible because of time, money or something else...

Obviously.

I don't know if he still does them but Paul J. Silvia, author of How to Write a Lot.

Oh my goodness, you're so right! I also feel mildly allergic to Arial for the same reason.

I love your small group model @fromphdtolife.bsky.social - such a good idea!