Joshua Feinberg and Patricia Alvina discuss strategies for career pivoting in the digital infrastructure field.
Patricia advises leveraging LinkedIn to network, understand company cultures, and identify skill gaps.
She emphasizes staying updated with industry trends and learning from others through meetings and conversations.
Patricia also suggests taking courses to bridge skill gaps. She highlights the necessity of adaptability in a constantly changing job market and encourages proactive engagement to navigate career transitions effectively. Joshua agrees, noting the effectiveness of a LinkedIn-centric approach.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #42 Patricia Alvina, Sales Manager ASEAN at Siemens Singapore | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Talk to people, put yourself out there, and use LinkedIn to understand the industry, company structures, and pain points.
- Identify the gap between your current skills and the desired future role, and then fill that gap through courses or by talking to experienced professionals.
- Keep yourself updated on industry trends and be ready to adapt to changes.
Outline
Advice for Career Pivoting in Digital Infrastructure
- Joshua Feinberg discusses a scenario where a colleague is curious about career opportunities similar to Patricia’s role at Siemens but feels burned out in their current job.
- Patricia Alvina emphasizes the importance of networking and using tools like LinkedIn to connect with industry professionals, learn about job opportunities, and understand company cultures.
- Patricia advises identifying the gap between current skills and future job requirements, and suggests taking courses or learning from others to fill these gaps.
- She highlights the importance of staying updated with industry trends and organizational structures to navigate career changes effectively.
- Joshua agrees with Patricia's approach, particularly the role of LinkedIn in career exploration and development.
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