skills

[Career Advice] Early Career FAQ

Random Observation/Comment #435: Although careers are never cookie-cut, we should reflect often on our lessons learned, growing skill sets, and overall professional branding. After contributing as a panelist for an event, I’ve been getting asked more questions about my early career path.  It’s not really a secret, it’s just a strategy. Q: What has been the most valuable lesson you’ve...

Skills for all Careers

Skills for all Careers

Random Observation/Comment #394: Each career path is unique and none of us should follow a cookie-cut one.  Instead, one should take calculated risks and pursue something of passion. In order to do figure out what I was personally passionate about, I: 1) tested every career I could see myself doing, 2) kept my options/opportunities open, 3) spoke with as many...