What advice would you give to someone considering a career pivot?
Prasad Lingawar
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My wife is trying to pivot her career from auditing to sales; what would you advise?
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Ivy Maxwell@ivymax
Tell her to network in the sale field. Reaching out to people already in sales can give her insights and maybe even mentorship.
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Start with a side job first and don't quit your main job yet. You might find it's not suitable after some time.
Encourage her to start by building transferable skills. Auditing teaches attention to detail and communication, which are valuable in sales!
She should leverage her auditing background as a strength her analytical skills will set her apart in sales, especially for more technical products.
Start small! Suggest she try side projects or freelance sales gigs to get a feel for the industry before fully jumping in.
Confidence is key. Pivoting can be intimidating, but if she believes in her ability to learn and adapt, she’ll thrive.
Her invest in sales training or courses. Learning the basics and some advanced techniques can help her feel more confident in the switch.