Defining Your Own Career Path
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For so many professionals in today's competitive job market, the tension between wanting to do something good and wanting to be seen as being successful, is a heavy decision to make. Or, if you're anything like Susy Schöneberg, current Head of Flexport.org, you create your own path. Join Susy...
For so many professionals in today's competitive job market, the tension between wanting to do something good and wanting to be seen as being successful, is a heavy decision to make. Or, if you're anything like Susy Schöneberg, current Head of Flexport.org, you create your own path. Join Susy for a live Q&A to discover how she was able to create so much value for her organization that she was able to curate three separate roles sans job description. Sign up and submit your question today!
Meet The Speaker
Susy is an experienced logistics professional and leads Flexport.org, a cross-functional group within Flexport that ensures that sustainable solutions are integrated across the company. She is passionate about matching corporate assets to the needs of nonprofit organizations to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges. Prior to joining Flexport, Susy worked in corporate strategy and sustainability management at Deutsche Bahn/DB Schenker, one of the largest mobility and logistics companies in the world. Susy lived in Europe and Asia for her undergraduate studies and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley.
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I’m currently shifting my focus from a very social career (Event Planning) to a very individual online based (translation). What advice do you have for maintaining social/professional contact...
By: ZoéPosted on 2019-12-13 -
How were able to get around the negativity towards ideas involving 'seeking change'? I (and several friends!) have run into multiple situations where the middle management part corporate world...
By: Meredith, Software developerPosted on 2019-12-13 -
What is the worst career advice you have ever received?
By: JackiePosted on 2019-12-13 -
Do you see the path to senior leadership changing over the next 5-10 years?
By: AmyPosted on 2019-12-13 -
I am trying to pivot from sales and marketing to recruiting. Any advice?
By: Ashley, RecruiterPosted on 2019-12-12 -
If you could Which give an advice to your 15 years ago self what would it be?
By: Claire, User experiencePosted on 2019-12-12 -
Is it important or even productive to set "deadlines" for small goals? How much time is recommended to give to things that are out of our control? And in other area, but most important for me now:...
By: laura.adqPosted on 2019-12-12 -
My background is administrative but across some fairly diverse organizations and I struggle knowing what level of a job I am actually qualified for. I seem to keep starting back at the bottom. How...
By: Danielle, Associate Data Management EngineerPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How do you get a job as a Technical Project/Program Manager, if you haven't hold that position but have many transferable skills.
By: Victoria A, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How do you make a career pivot when all recruiters see is admin work on your resume (even though that's not all that's there)? How do you combat being pigeon-holed?
By: Barbara, Sales SupportPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How do I narrow down the web technology role I want to work in? They all seem interesting to me. Should I focus on the field that will get me a job the quickest?
By: SIki, Web DesignerPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How do you manage the voice in your head (that we all have) that tells you something isn’t possible?
By: Karen, Strategic AdvisorPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How can you best ensure what you want to do actually has value for the business and frame that value for the leadership?
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After trying several different paths, how do you find the right path for yourself. Sometimes it seems like you’re going in circles, doing what you think will help you but not what you enjoy.
By: Maryam, IT AnalystPosted on 2019-12-12 -
Are these roles directly with the companies outlined?
By: Catherine, FinancePosted on 2019-12-12 -
Do you think a company would hire someone with a beauty/cosmetics background into tech?
By: LauraPosted on 2019-12-12 -
How do you go about researching a new job/career when I don’t know what I would like to do or know how to do?!?
By: LesliePosted on 2019-12-11 -
What about working at Flexport keeps you motivated everyday?
By: YujinPosted on 2019-12-10 -
Any tips for those with disabilities who may require a more flexible schedule and/or less than the usual 40 hours per week? With most postings listed as "full-time", it can be difficult to...
By: Amanda, HR ProfessionalPosted on 2019-12-09 -
I was a small business owner for five years, becoming a bit of a "jill of all trades" and have been underemployed for two years after a cross-country move. I'm starting a new business on the side...
By: NelliePosted on 2019-12-09 -
I am in transition and feel quite lost with over 15 years of professional experience and 6 years away from corporate. I am looking fir a job but it seems I am off track completely. I am very...
By: Apzara, SalesPosted on 2019-12-09 -
How can a senior professional with 15-20 yrs experience return to work after a 4 year sabbatical
By: Madhavi, Business AnalystPosted on 2019-12-08 -
'm entering a new geographic market; I'm wondering how much (if at all?) I should consider compromising on the 'wanting to do something good' part in order to secure cashflow - and perhaos what...
By: Courtney, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-12-08 -
How do you stay focused on your goal (career change) while having to earn a living during the career transition?
By: Caroline-Lucie, Senior Management ConsultantPosted on 2019-12-08 -
How to get confidence in choosing the path and not to make the wrong choice under the influence of the current carrier trends?
By: MariaPosted on 2019-12-06 -
What have you found most useful in creating balance between managing people and managing work/tasks/strategy?
By: Sarah, Director Content Management & MarketingPosted on 2019-12-06 -
What tools and resources did you initially use to begin forging your own path?
By: Mandy, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-12-05 -
What sources of support or guidance did you find most useful in developing your career?
By: Ally, WarehousePosted on 2019-12-05 -
What's the advice when you're new in US and have 10+ years of experience in another developed market?
By: Melina, Product ManagerPosted on 2019-12-04 -
What is something you do on a daily basis to further your career? Thanks Susy!
By: KatiaPosted on 2019-12-02 -
What questions did you ask yourself before making important career decisions?
By: EmilyPosted on 2019-12-02 -
What are your thoughts on counteracting a 'bro culture'?
By: BethPosted on 2019-12-02 -
What were some pivotal points in your career that have helped you get to the place you are now?
By: AlinaPosted on 2019-12-02 -
What's the best way to gain and leverage your champions (influential leaders who believe in your skills and growth)?
By: Niki, HR ProfessionalPosted on 2019-11-25 -
Can you share what criteria you’re using to define good and successful?
By: Adina, Instructional DesignerPosted on 2019-11-14
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