Navigating Career Change in a Tough Job Market
Thank you for attending Navigating Career Change in a Tough Job Market!
Whether you’re exploring new possibilities, clarifying your direction, or actively taking steps toward a career pivot, this page brings together all of the tools, worksheets, and guidance we covered in the session, plus a few additional resources to support you as you move forward.
Career change doesn’t happen in one big leap. It happens through curiosity, reflection, experimentation, and intentional action. My hope is that these materials help you continue that process in a way that feels grounded, realistic, and empowering.
On this page, you’ll find:
🔹 Slides & Handouts
- Full workshop slide deck (PDF)
- Printable worksheets
- Reflection Prompts
- List 5 accomplishments you’re proud of. What skills show up again and again?
- Which pivot fits you?
- What makes this pivot type feel like the best fit for you right now?
- What skills help make this pivot possible?
- What skills or knowledge might you still need?
- What is one small step (conversation, experiment, application) that aligns with this type of pivot?
- Does this pivot feel energizing, realistic, or both?
- The 1% Improvement Plan/The 30-Day Pivot Plan
🔹 Career Strategy Resources
- Labor Market Insights
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- The Job Search Toolkit: What to Do, When to Do It, and How
- Interviewing Strategies
- Your Path to Graduate & Professional School
- Personal Statement Guide
- Personal Statement Worksheet
- Viking Connections
- Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Profile
🔹 Additional Support for Alumni
A Final Thought
If you’re here, it means you’re already taking an important step toward designing work and a life that fits you better. You don’t need to have every answer right now. You just need a starting point and a willingness to explore.