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Career change - Unlearn to learn

Last week, I had an incident during my business trip to Indonesia that confirmed it’s time for me to move on. I felt humiliated and taken advantage of by the company, and for the first time, I found myself in tears.

I confided in one of my team members, expressing my anger and frustration. On a positive note, this experience clarified my calling and what I want to pursue next.

I’ve decided to focus on finding a new opportunity where I can contribute my expertise and networks while also growing personally and professionally. I’m particularly drawn to the cybersecurity industry, as I believe I can make a significant impact there.

Since this is a new field for me, it’s time to unlearn and relearn. I’ve started taking short courses on LinkedIn to improve my resume and CV and to better understand how to land my dream job.

I know there’s a lot of preparation ahead if I want to achieve my goals. Hopefully, it will all be worth it.

Task List

  1. Continuous Prayer: Remain prayerful until my goals are realized.
  2. Define Job Criteria: Write down what I want in my new role.
  3. Market Research: Conduct research on the cybersecurity industry.
  4. Resume Building: Create an impactful resume and cover letter.
  5. Revamp LinkedIn: Update my LinkedIn profile and build a homepage for my portfolio.
  6. Identify Potential Companies: List organizations I’d like to target.
  7. Research Companies: Learn about these companies through their websites and social media.
  8. Network on LinkedIn: Reach out to decision-makers.
  9. Pitch Myself: Present myself as the solution they need.
  10. Secure Interviews: Aim to close one of the interviews.
  11. Finalize Employment: Obtain the employment contract.

I anticipate this process will take about 90 days, so I’ve created a 30/60/90-day plan. I’m determined to make this happen because I believe that if I act with the right intentions, God will guide and provide what I need along the way.



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