This week’s podcast, kicking off a fresh batch of blog posts on the topic of transferable skills, is fitting (listen to the first few minutes and you’ll see why). Shane McCleary started off her academic career studying art history, but at the ABD stage and feeling weary of the academic life, Shane called it quits. She has got a story from when she first landed in the job market that will make you wince–but the good news is that Shane ended up putting her smarts, love of culture and bubbly personality to work in the field of film and television sales.
- 3:00 – 5:00: Her wince-worthy story of when she first hit the job market
- 5:00 – 6:00: Cold calling, being prepared at interviews and trial and error is what led to her first job
- 6:00 – 8:00: How she felt like she got out of prison when she left academia [Ed. note: Been there!]; she thought she could switch gears quickly, but the decompression period and transition to talking like a normal person took months [Ed. note: Been there!]
- 8:00 – 9:00: The difficulties she faced in making the leap
- 9:00 – 10:00: How she got into sales and why she ended up loving it
- 10:00 – 11:00: The overlap between sales and academia (presenting, writing, follow-up, persistence, competition).
- 11:00 – 12:00: The importance of knocking on enough doors to find one person who’ll believe in you and give you a chance.
- 12:00 – 13:00: Leaving is tough. But take the messages from the sector that you’re getting into, and play down you education if that’s what you’re hearing from prospective employers.
- 13:00 – 14:00: Don’t doubt yourself because confidence can be the element that helps you climb the ladder.
Download the 15-minute podcast here.
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