Re: The Changing Man
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:11 pm
Eh, I had an extended time not doing engineering after my degree, and was basically doing lots of different stuff at a small company. When I finally left, I had no job to go to, I just wanted to give myself time to figure out what direction to go into.
Anyway, the point being I had lost perhaps alot of the credible links to my engineering skill set, but found I could put alot of soft skills and secondary skills up instead. So much so that I ended up as a quality manager in a different company.
So I guess the question is, are you looking to move to a permanant job now, or are you looking to get a temporary job to build up money so you can invest in a different career? If the former, then I guess you need to lay out all your skills you have from your work - everything - and be honest about what you've lost but also regnonise what you have gained. This might point you in the direction of career jobs that you are now suited for, instead of looking for ones you feel you aren't.
If you are looking for a temporary job, then really don't limit yourself to what you can go for. The amount of soft skills and personal strengh you can bring to a role because of working for yourself should be a major draw. Perhaps look to a small company where the ability to work autonimously, with many hats, would be welcomed.
Umm, yea, not sure if I said anything worthwhile there really.... I'm just enjoying having a working keyboard again!
Anyway, the point being I had lost perhaps alot of the credible links to my engineering skill set, but found I could put alot of soft skills and secondary skills up instead. So much so that I ended up as a quality manager in a different company.
So I guess the question is, are you looking to move to a permanant job now, or are you looking to get a temporary job to build up money so you can invest in a different career? If the former, then I guess you need to lay out all your skills you have from your work - everything - and be honest about what you've lost but also regnonise what you have gained. This might point you in the direction of career jobs that you are now suited for, instead of looking for ones you feel you aren't.
If you are looking for a temporary job, then really don't limit yourself to what you can go for. The amount of soft skills and personal strengh you can bring to a role because of working for yourself should be a major draw. Perhaps look to a small company where the ability to work autonimously, with many hats, would be welcomed.
Umm, yea, not sure if I said anything worthwhile there really.... I'm just enjoying having a working keyboard again!