The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

#65: Career By Design Case Study: How To Finally Go From Dead-End Job & Making The 'WRONG' Move To Dream Career

Stacey Back Episode 65

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Are you feeling frustrated in your career and tempted to take the first opportunity that comes along -- so you can escape where you are now?

Today, we're talking about why jumping straight into a job search ISN’T the smartest strategy and how to ensure your next career move is one you won't regret!

This episode is part of the ‘Career By Design’ case study series, where I give you an exclusive, behind the scenes look at my clients’ career transformations.

My intention with this series is to show you there isn’t one definition or clear pathway to success. Instead, it’s about identifying what this looks like to YOU. 

Despite their different backgrounds, there are 3 things every client has in common, which you can use to create a career by design too:

1. Clarity: Getting clear on what’s missing in your current career and what you want BEFORE attempting to change it

2. Confidence: Managing your mindset and shifting the self-doubt holding you back in your career to build confidence

3. Career Strategy: Focusing on solving the RIGHT problem and knowing which strategies will get you results at this stage of your career

So in this episode, you’ll hear how one client went from making the ‘wrong’ career move to transitioning into their chosen career. 

Find out how they secured a competitive, highly sought after position in this field and the exact steps to find YOUR 'right' path.


You'll learn:

  • Why immediately searching for a new job ISN'T the answer — and what to do instead when you’re unclear on your career direction
  • How this client shifted from years of self-doubt and imposter syndrome to FINALLY communicating their value with confidence
  • The exact career strategies which opened doors they didn't know existed and landed them a competitive role in their chosen field
  • Top takeaways you can apply right now to create a career on YOUR terms -- even if you’ve made the ‘wrong’ career move


So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

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