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Are you feeling stuck in your career? Wondering if it's time for a change but unsure where to start? Get ready for an unfiltered, no-sugarcoating conversation about navigating career switches that you absolutely cannot miss! Dive into the real-world challenges of changing careers with two industry experts who've been in the trenches:
- John Borneman, Regional Director at Country Manager Hays Singapore
- Pierre Lim, Team Manager at Atomic Recruitment Singapore; a seasoned recruiter with 12 years of experience
We're talking about:
- The truth about career switches
- Navigating salary expectations
- Handling the competitive job market
- Strategies for upskilling
- Overcoming the fear of making a career move
From micro-learning to managing expectations, this episode is packed with practical advice that will challenge your thinking and inspire you to take action. Think you know everything about career transitions? Think again. Tune in to hear the raw, honest insights that could change the trajectory of your professional life.
What We Discuss:
- 02:14 - How should I navigating a career switch in my early 30s, especially when the new industry's starting salary matches my current pay?
- 05:20 - What are the red flags I should avoid when switching careers? What recruiters consider as red flags?
- 08:00 - What should someone do if they want to switch to an AI-related job but don’t have the time to learn new skills?
- 11:40 - If someone has learned some skills for a career switch but isn’t fully qualified, should they still apply for jobs?
- 15:40 - What if someone successfully switches careers but then regrets the switch?
- 20:20 - Is there ever a good or bad time to make a career move, considering economic factors?
- 22:57 - Are there fewer jobs now compared to two to three years ago?
- 23:45 - Has AI significantly impacting job availability in Singapore?
- 25:55 - What would be the advise in a competitive market for switching and upscaling should they focus on?
- 27:35 - How can someone find time to interview for new jobs while still working full-time?
- 30:10 - What should someone do if they are stuck in a role with no career progression?
- 33:00 - How can I switch careers without upsetting my mentor or boss?
- 34:39 - Is it good to staying in same function but moving to bigger competitor?
- 35:30 - Does frequently moving to different competitors in the same industry make someone look disloyal?
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