The Career Triple Jump: How to successfully change job functions, industries and countries all at the same time
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max speaks with Megan Camacho, a qualified career and life coach with 15 years of professional experience in a variety of companies and industries including media, law, investment banking and higher education. She has worked with multiple MSc and MBA students in successfully making the career triple jump, which is changing job function, country, and industry, all within a compressed timeframe. So if you are looking to make a pivot whether it's a new job, moving to a new country or changing industries, this episode is for you. 

QUOTES

“I think that's one positive thing that's come out of the pandemic is remote working has become so much more available, which is great because it gives people more flexibility to live their life and do other things besides just the nine to five.” – Megan Camacho

“Forbes did an article I think it was earlier this year that said that if companies are not willing to adapt and move to this more flexible way of working, they really won't survive.” – Megan Camacho

“I think what scares most people about networking is they feel like they're the one that has to do all the talking. And they have to sell themselves to people, when what you want to do with networking is actually find out more about that person.” – Megan Camacho

TIMESTAMPS

[02:39] The world of digital nomads

[07:44] Future of workplace flexibility

[10:35] Getting back in the workforce after a career break

[13:09] Restarting your job search

[18:50] Dealing with rejection

[21:17] Working at Imperial

[26:16] Common mistakes professionals make getting ready for their job search

[28:45] Networking during your MBA program

[34:39] Your resume doesn’t have to match 100% of the job description

[34:25] Adapting and prospering in the face of uncertainty

[35:32] Adapting to a new country’s work environment 

[39:02] Megan’s biggest challenge and how she overcame it

RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

Megan Camacho Social Media:LinkedIn)

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