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I wish someone had handed me a roadmap when I wanted to make a career switch. But I figured it out on my own, so you don’t have to. While career change can feel overwhelming at times, these tips will ease the journey for you.  Whether you’re unsure of where to start or feeling stuck…

I sucked at networking about two years ago, and due to this, I had to suffer four years of ghosting and rejection. Thanks to random personal branding gurus, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and started networking on LinkedIn. Fast forward to today, this introvert has secured seven clients through networking while I…

  Back in my sophomore year, I decided to become a programmer. Problem? I had no clue what that actually meant or what I needed to learn. I just thought, “Cool title, cool job.” Then a professor told me data science had the “sexiest jobs in the world.” I was sold. I asked him how…

My friend used to joke that her only “passion” was watching movies and dreaming about her next vacation. But the fear of not having a “real” passion for a career? That hit her harder than the plot twist in her favorite thriller. She got so stressed, she even stopped watching movies, a tragedy in itself.…

Though I’ve changed 4 careers, job change anxiety hit stronger every time. The pressure of proving my skills in the new career took over my mind. And the anxiety of losing opportunities skipped my heart.  Now when I look back, I realize my mistake of allowing myself to go through a hell of a hassle.…

Scrolling my mobile phone screen at 3 AM and looking at the ceiling fan every 5 minutes. My eyes were stinging and a quick stare at the fan felt like a cold compress.  I switched between 8 tabs to find the best data science curriculum, but nothing made sense. I was already familiar with most…

I came across the idea of career change around 5 years ago. I didn’t know much about how shifting careers work, nor had I done any research on why I wanted a career change. But I wanted it. Fast forward to today, I’ve changed exactly four careers and finally found the one I want to…

Happier by receiving compliments, but unhappier the rest of the time.  I served as a data scientist, and web developer for multiple clients and non-profits. The testimonials and recommendations I received made me feel I made the right career choice, but the early morning anxiety spiral stayed.  I never truly enjoyed scrubbing client datasets or…

I learned about Imposter Syndrome when I was suffering from it. I also found quite a lot of people talking about it on LinkedIn, which prompted me to find out how they deal with it.  To find out the answer, I started my research online, digging through research papers, expert articles, and YouTube videos. Most…