Part 8/11:
Mid-Career Transitions and Skill Curation
For mid-career professionals like Youth Development trainers, changing roles or industries demands strategic planning and clear communication.
Approaches:
Use a "career quadrant" framework:
Same job, same industry
Same job, different industry
Different job, same industry
Different job, different industry
Lateral moves within a current domain help build expertise and open new avenues.
Pivoting careers often involves leveraging adjacent skills and seeking mentorship or sponsorship to facilitate transitions.
When shifting, clearly articulate transferable skills and how previous experiences add value in new roles.