People often comment on my portfolio career... publishing, luxury brands, industry associations, law, accounting firms & universities. So I explain that while the experience, may be different in terms of environment and terminology... my expertise (business development, branding, marketing and communications) is the constant aspect of my career.
Skills can be transferrable, we need to think differently and have courage to look beyond the predictable same/same career lane where jobs may now no longer exist.
Elizabeth Gaines CEO of Fortescue Metals Group during a The Australian Financial Review Reshaping Australia Dialogues Webinar reminded us that while Fortescue is an iron ore company, they have villages housing thousands of people requiring food, accommodation, transport, education, health care, hospitality – all essential services provided by people skilled in those areas.
My new Laneway Project mentoring individuals seeking employment encourages them to think about changing lanes to explore different opportunities that could utilise their valuable expertise...just in a different environment. You would be surprised at what we have found. #trustedbyprofessional #thinkingdifferently #lanewayproject #professionaldevelopment