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I'm looking to transition away from a managerial Finance to mid level role and would like GUIDANCE on how best to do this.

Carmelia174·Sep 27, 2022

I'm doing this for a few reasons: - ability to work part-time - not necessary to manage people- more opportunity to upgrade skills and keep up to date with latest technologies -more opportunity to move away from Finance to operations or sales type roles. My plan is to do a short 1 minutes video and write speculatively to companies of interest.

Technology companies particularly those working to tackle climate change and/or using AI to enhance Learning & Development and Knowledge management interest me most. I have a starting list (600+) sourced from a great report called Supermind.design written by Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Collective Intelligence Design Lab, MIT and ex Chief Innovation Officer, Genpact. Gianni's focused on the future of work, the need to reskill and upskill and effectively use machine intelligence to do this.

Iyo·Sep 28, 2022

In terms of Sales....you may want to consider applying to First Round's Sales Development Track. According to First Round Ventures " SDT will teach you the foundations of sales development and send you down a new career path in one of the best foundational roles at a startup. you need to apply before Oct 5 2022 At this link here: https://airtable.com/shrEdmTP8xibPR8uL

Shala166·Sep 29, 2022

Thank you so much for this. I just signed up!

rachelserwetz·Oct 04, 2022

Hi @Carmelia174, the key to pivoting is a) updating all your personal branding materials to be in line with keywords for your new direction (resume, professional summary, linkedin profile, cover letter, video pitch, website/portfolio) b) pursuing reputable upskilling opportunities (use networking to understand which ones are worthwhile) and highlight these on your branding materials c) having a clear understanding of your target role/path so you understand the nuances of how people actually break in, in reality d) having a deep understanding of your target roles so you can easily speak to your fit during interviews e) working with a coach, mentor, or peer to see any gaps and areas for opportunity.BTW, I’m Rachel, a Career Coach, and we’ve helped numerous professionals with pivots like these. On my profile you can find my website link, and on there, you can find a 7-step guide to making a career pivot which will have some helpful tips for you! PS, I’d be happy to discuss this further if you want to hop on a call -- check my profile for how to book time with me. I'm here to help!

Shala166·Oct 05, 2022

@rachelserwetz thanks for that really good advice. I may get in touch.

rachelserwetz·Oct 06, 2022

@Shala166, Of course, no problem! And sounds great, I’d love to connect! (You can find more info on my profile)