Can you be a generalist in the workplace? - with Steph Gillies of Destination Dream Job

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#203: Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach and professional writer. She explains the non-linear nature of careers, the three stages of finding a new career, and how to make yourself stand out.

What you’ll learn

• [01:45] How Steph worked 32 jobs in 15 years.
• [03:30] The fear of specialisation as a multi-passionate person.
• [04:51] What makes someone a generalist.
• [7:26] The opportunities to become a generalist within a specialised field.
• [8:10] What it’s like working in short job positions with high turnover rates.
• [9:40] Common thoughts to have if you’ve been laid off.
• [12:06] How to combine jobs in your resume to improve the presentation.
• [13:40] How recruiters respond to combining jobs in your resume.
• [15:18] The non-linear nature of careers.
• [19:14] The three stages of finding a new career.
• [20:38] How to identify what makes you unique.
• [23:45] Why you should include your hobbies on your resume.
• [24:37] How to gain clarity in what career you want to be in.
• [27:21] The type of positions a generalist should apply for.
• [29:26] How many types of jobs you should target.
• [31:10] The best jobs for generalists.
• [32:52] How to know what to focus on in your CV.
• [36:10] Why your resume needs to be clear.
• [37:55] What to write on your CV if you’ve taken time off to look after family.
• [43:08] How to know what a job will be like.
• [46:16] How generalists can change organisations.
• [46:57] How long it takes to assess the suitability of an organisation.
• [49:10] Writing entrepreneur resumes.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Glassdoor
• Reddit
• How to be Everything, Emily Wapnick
• Change Work Life Coaching

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
https://changeworklife.com/can-you-be-a-generalist-in-the-workplace/

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