Episode 71

Moving Lanes: How to Make Career Changes Without Going Backward - with Donna Burr (Ep 71)

It's entirely possible to change lanes in your career, and you can and should consider changing sectors, industries and even transferring your skills to a completely different profession.

But how can you do that smartly? And when is the Right Time to do it? How do you position yourself for a significant change?

About our guest, Donna Burr:

Donna’s experience and passion for seeing businesses thrive have led her role at Watermark Search International, placing senior executives into interim assignments within companies which can benefit from their vast experience, professional guardianship, and deep specialist skills.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 08.24 - Donna's career journey
  • 12.05 - Donna’s career transitions
  • 16.31 - How to identify your strengths and superpowers?
  • 19.07 - Accepting your strengths.
  • 21.29 - What is 'executive search'? Is it the same as recruitment?
  • 25.22 - How Donna helps executives change sectors
  • 30.25 - How to niche down into another sector
  • 32.45 - Parenthood and career transitions
  • 37.51 - Ageism and job-hunting: How to address it
  • 43.46 - 2021 trends in the job market
  • 50.26 - Optimized job search template is gold dust!

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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I'm Renata Bernarde, a former CEO and senior executive, now dedicated to helping professionals succeed in advancing their careers. I believe that you can have the best career. One that satisfies your financial and personal needs, brings you joy, and adds value to your life.
I designed career services that can meet your needs and your budget. So, if you're a seasoned professional at a career crossroads, seeking to align your next job with your life's purpose, then let's redefine your career path together and turn aspirations into achievements. Are you ready? Let's embark on this journey together.

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Renata Bernarde