When we get very good in a role, we can attach the value of our skills to the role itself.
This can cause us to believe we’re only suited to certain roles or industries, and that anything beyond our pigeon-hole would mean starting again from scratch.
But every role is simply a collection of different skills and experiences, and these can be transferred and rearranged in wonderful ways.
I have a client who started their career as a financial analyst, which involves modelling the earnings of companies. This person saw the strong potential of the sustainability sector, and is now on a fantastic career trajectory with modelling emissions.
So rather than assessing opportunities through one narrow lens, consider first the skills you have which can be transferred.
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