47. How to be the top candidate when changing careers – building a career story

 

In this episode, we discuss how to become a top candidate in a brand new industry by leveraging your career story. We address common fears and concerns that come with switching industries, such as taking a pay cut or starting over. While these thoughts are normal, they may not be accurate or serve you. We explore how to overcome these fears and position yourself as a strong candidate in a new industry using a compelling career story.

 

We'll talk about:

• Becoming a top candidate in a new industry
• Overcoming fears of a career change
• The power of a well-crafted career story
• Aligning skills and impact in your story

 

Timestamps

• [00:01:56] Your career stage
• [00:04:00] The power of storytelling
• [00:12:27] Crafting your career story
• [00:17:10] Using Your Career Story

 

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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY

📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap

📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/process

 

STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT

💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/

💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask

 

STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT

Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/call

Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive

 

 

 

 

 

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believe excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. She believes we are made in Christ, for His glory, and her aim is to help you land a role you feel you were quite literally "created for". Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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