How to Change Careers for Big Picture Thinkers
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Big picture thinkers can have a very hard time finding their place in the professional world. As most professions’ entry-level jobs are very suitable for detail-oriented people but an absolute disaster for big picture thinkers, changing careers as a big picture thinker takes a special kind of...
Big picture thinkers can have a very hard time finding their place in the professional world. As most professions’ entry-level jobs are very suitable for detail-oriented people but an absolute disaster for big picture thinkers, changing careers as a big picture thinker takes a special kind of approach.
Aurora Meneghello, Founder of Repurpose Your Purpose, went through this herself, and often felt bad about her inability to fit in...until she embraced her own big-picture thinking skills - and changed her approach to creating a fulfilling career.
Do you think you might be a big-picture thinker trapped in a detailed-oriented job? Or maybe you already know you are, but have no idea how to get unstuck...
Join us for a special Chat & Learn dedicated to all Big Picture Thinkers looking for career fulfillment. Aurora will answer all your questions on How to Change Careers as a Big Picture Thinker.
Meet The Speaker
Aurora Meneghello is the founder of Repurpose Your Purpose, a program to change careers by using what you already know to do something new. She works with groups and individual career changers and is based in Los Angeles.
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How to switch from a 15+ year career in the corporate world (digital domain) to a freelancing career in a completely industry (interior design) with no formal qualifications in the area?
By: Ana, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
How do you take a skillset that has become more and more specialized to meet the needs of specific employers in one industry, and generalize it (and/or upgrade/reskill it) for employment or...
By: Barb, EditorPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Is there a way to demand that a company that wants you to use social media in a position will let you work on other, detailed-oriented projects at least 70% of the time?
By: Lauren, Chief Creative OfficerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I currently work as a Business Analyst with a insurance company. As my company hasnt moved ahead with newer technologies, I havent been able to update my skills. I am lost on where to begin with...
By: Sujata, Business AnalystPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I feel I naturally am a big picture thinker but for work have to focus on details, since so many positions require detail thinking. How do I express my unique value/view when so many others are...
By: Kelly, Data AnalystPosted on 2019-07-09 -
There are so many items I am interested in and have to do. Any tips on prioritization and quieten the mind to focus on completing the task at hand would be appreciated.
By: Iris, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Do you have any advice for those of us who are making career changes feeling ambivalence and uncertainty about the path we've chosen to pursue? I don't feel any more sure about this new path than...
By: Natosha, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I am 70, any special advice for changing a career this late in life? Thanks
By: Sandra, TrainerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I'm interested in learning entrepreneurial options as a big picture thinker.
By: Katie, Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Is it true that for a successful career transition you can change role or industry, but not both? If no, which industries are most open to this?
By: Salette, People & CulturePosted on 2019-07-09 -
Looking for advice on pivoting from fundraising in the nonprofit sector to sales in the private sector.
By: Terri, ExecutivePosted on 2019-07-09 -
I am interested in making a career move also and would love to hear more about Aurora's journey for inspiration and guidance. Thanks Irene
By: Irene, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
How can employers add interview questions that bring out the strengths of people who are big picture thinkers?
By: DebPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Just recently read HBRs mid career malaise article and curious to see if/how this ties in. https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-beat-mid-career-malaise
By: Emily, Data EngineerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Could you please name some trendy job titles that my apply to this strategic thinking, big thinker attribute?
By: Patty, UX/UIPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I’m a big-picture thinker & have had a hard time finding a job that lets me contribute on that level. I’m looking to make a career shift that gets me working in a more fitting capacity & with the...
By: Amanda, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Interested in more skills for helping others with the big picture and wondering about how to gain more expertise in facilitating this (open to courses, methodologies, certs) Also would...
By: Audrey, Business AnalystPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I would love to participate in this personally relevant topic but have a scheduled meeting. Are these conversations made available in a recording thereafter?
By: Olga, SupervisorPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I am in a stressful, detailed job and i would love to do something completely different. Ive got interests in children, health, wellness, but more than those, i see myself as a writer. In the now,...
By: Amy, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
I think the best transition for my work style is to move out of corporate management and into freelancing. Tips on transitioning to a more flexible / independent career?
By: Kylie, SalesPosted on 2019-07-09 -
How to capitalize on this skill in interviews and characterize it in resumes?
By: Corinne, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
How do I prove in my resume/job application that I have relevant skills for a new, unrelated job?
By: Jessica, Software EngineeringPosted on 2019-07-09 -
My question has been asked in many different ways. I want to reinvent myself and my career focus. I have so much experience yet no title in the new area. How can I get my story heard with...
By: Chrystine, ManagerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
How can I efficiently change careers in shortest time possible and become and expert on the field too.
By: RoselynePosted on 2019-07-09 -
What data can be added to a resume when describing big-picture thinking?
By: Emily, ExecutivePosted on 2019-07-09 -
I've been working on a career transition for 8 months now, and it has been very hard for potential employers to understand how my skills transfer over. I've had my resume professionally reviewed...
By: GingerPosted on 2019-07-09 -
Very interested in hearing about how to "translate" skills from non-related job experience - esp when job titles (on resumes, LinkedIn, etc) tend to throw people off. Excited for this!
By: Jen, UI DesignerPosted on 2019-07-08 -
How should you describe yourself on a resume or on LinkedIn as a big thinker, but don't know what exact field to get into or pursue?
By: ChrisPosted on 2019-07-08 -
Do you have any tips on finding balance between job searching and staying focused at your current job?
By: MichellePosted on 2019-07-08 -
If you're a big picture thinker, do you recommend building a team - if you have the authority - to support the day-to-day, "doing," or administrative tasks.
By: BRANDYPosted on 2019-07-08 -
How do you help yourself/colleagues get over the stigma in the corporate workplace when bosses and coworkers belittle your strategic thinking/ideas because I "don't have enough experience"?
By: Rose, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-07-08 -
Is a functional resume the best way to showcase my big idea thinking versus the chronological resume?
By: AlanaPosted on 2019-07-08 -
What kind of jobs are a good fit for big picture thinkers? I'm interested in "the green new deal" but don't know where to start
By: Dominika, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2019-07-07 -
Any tips on discovering what positions/opportunities are out there for our unique talents/skills/interests? Thanks!
By: Tina, Project managerPosted on 2019-07-05 -
How can I quantify strategic thinking for a resume?
By: TamaraPosted on 2019-07-05 -
Is it possible to do a career change when you haven't even started on a specific career that you studied for? And is it possible to do your own thing right from the start without actually working...
By: colette.rossouwPosted on 2019-07-05 -
How do you get a job as a big picture thinker, especially in entry-level marketing (brand, advertising, tech), without necessarily having very technical skills? All the jobs I see want years of...
By: Neamah, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-04 -
How to fill your stay at home mom years gap of your resume and LinkedIn?
By: Laura V, Social MediaPosted on 2019-07-04 -
I would like to start my own business after working for many years in a corporate world as a software engineer, but I don't know much about running a business on my own. Can you recommend a...
By: Tatyana, Java Software EngineerPosted on 2019-07-03 -
Should you change your resume with new words that are relevant to the career that you want.
By: Magaly, Video ProducerPosted on 2019-07-03 -
I believe I'm a bit of both, big thinker (I come from a creative background) but also naturally very detailed oriented. (I have product development management experience) I like to learn how to...
By: Siboney, Product ManagementPosted on 2019-07-02 -
How did you find your aha! moment and got unstuck? - Thank you.
By: Ana, ProjectsPosted on 2019-07-02 -
How do you tap into your passion and begin to create a new career experience that aligns with your goals?
By: Shamari, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-07-02 -
I have a hard time even understanding what jobs exist for big picture thinkers without taking an entrepreneurial route. Any suggestions?
By: Miranda, Director of OperationsPosted on 2019-06-30 -
What is the recommended "first step" to becoming unstuck? I work in a high-pressure, nonstop environment and feel I don't have the energy/headspace to process strategic next steps - Advice?
By: Maura, Community ManagerPosted on 2019-06-28 -
I've been a 'big thinker' in large corporate with the budgets to pay specialists (agencies) to execute. I'm exploring smaller, start-up companies now that need more practitioners than...
By: Diana, MarketerPosted on 2019-06-27 -
I'm not sure what type of "thinker" I am. I think big, but also like detailed action items. I'll just be interested to tune in. Thanks!
By: Amber, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-06-27 -
Any recommendations or advice on how to get the 1st call / pass the CV review when you have a more 'generalist' profile?
By: Julie, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-06-27 -
I need access to "the words" that describe my talents as a big picture thinker. I find it extremely difficult to even explain what it is I see in terms that others can understand. Thus they feel...
By: RdPosted on 2019-06-27 -
How do I get employers to look at my overall skills rather than specific experience?
By: Marianne, Software EngineeringPosted on 2019-06-26 -
To me, the path for the life of a detailed oriented specialist has been so clearly laid out, but the path for the big picture generalist is extremely opaque. Is it just me, or do you think the...
By: JamesPosted on 2019-06-25 -
How long does a career transition typically take?
By: Melissa, Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2019-06-25 -
I'm a strategic thinker but I have been known for so many years as a transit planner. I want to make a switch to strategic planning/work on strategic initiatives. While I've dabbled in it, I feel...
By: AndréPosted on 2019-06-25 -
Since it's likely that many people interested in this topic are in a higher age bracket, can you also please offer some tips for preemptively deflecting and/or managing age discrimination?
By: Erica, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-06-24
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