Career Pivot Time? Ideal Job Revealed & Micro-Retiring Trend - Jan 28, 2025
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Hey, Career Champs! Pivot, Pivot!? If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a career change —whether it’s a slight nudge or a full-on 180 — you're not alone. Let’s dive into whether it’s the right moment to shift gears and explore your options.
On the agenda:?
???Time For a Career Pivot? How to make that leap — successfully.
???Your Ideal Job: Revealed by simply taking this test.
??? Micro-Retiring: The recent trend adopted by Gen Zs and millennials.
SPOTLIGHT?
From Stuck to Soaring: Mastering a Career Pivot
Signs it’s Time to Change Careers | Guide
The era of the “career-for-life” is fading quickly. Whether it’s driven by burnout, layoffs, or simply the pursuit of purpose, more professionals are pivoting than ever. Recent data from Fast Company indicates that over half of US workers are considering a job change in 2025.
But how do you make the leap successfully to another job altogether?
Take Sara Lowry, for example — a former marketing manager who became a UX designer after completing an online bootcamp ??. By leveraging transferable skills like creativity and communication, she transitioned in just a year, landing a hefty salary increase. Her advice? “Don’t be afraid to invest in learning.”
Key steps to thriving in a career pivot:
1?? Self-Assessment: Identify your strengths and values. Tools like CareerHunter can help.
2?? Upskill Strategically: Online platforms like Coursera or Skillshare provide industry-specific certifications.
3?? Network Smart: Connect with professionals in your desired field on LinkedIn or attend industry events.
4?? Start Small: Freelance, volunteer, or job-shadow before committing fully.
Remember: pivots aren’t just about reinvention — they’re about growth ??. With the right mindset, the next chapter could be your best yet.
Find out whether it’s time to consider a career pivot:
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NEWS THAT MATTERS
The top stories and trends concerning working pros.
1?? Micro-Retiring: What Is This Recent Work Trend??
This recent trend is being adopted by Gen Zs and millennials, while Gen Xers and baby boomers are "unretiring" and could help you balance work and life — without fully stepping away. [ECR]
2?? Career Coach’s Tips for Getting Ahead in 2025
A top career coach shares essential tips to stay ahead, adapt to trends, and boost your career trajectory in the evolving job market. [CNBC]
3???Top Work-From-Home Employer Rejects RTO Trend
One top work-from-home employer is rejecting the RTO trend. Discover why they’re sticking to remote work and how this move could shape the future of the workplace. [Forbes]
4?? Mark Zuckerberg Thinks Workplaces Need to ‘Man Up’
Mark Zuckerberg’s request for workplaces to ‘man up’ sparks controversy. Could this approach could be harmful to employees, regardless of gender, and learn what it means for workplace culture. [The Conversation]
5?? Trump Rescinds 60-Year Anti-Discrimination Workplace Policy
President Donald Trump this week rescinded a nearly 60-year-old executive policy that prohibited government contractors from discriminating in their hiring, firing, promotion or pay practices. [CNN]
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