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by Kadima Careers on Feb 13, 2025 4:48:55 AM
Feel stuck in your career path? Wondering if there's a way to design a career that truly excites you? Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about job searching and career growth. In this conversation, Dexter Zhuang shares how he transformed his career from traditional corporate roles into a fulfilling portfolio career.
From mastering relationship building to developing cold outreach strategies, Dexter opens up about his journey transitioning across countries and industries. They explore how to make bold career moves while maintaining the lifestyle you desire, proving that with the right approach, you can design a career path that aligns with your personal vision.
Ready to reshape your career journey? Tune in now to get practical insights on career transition!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Value-Based Career Decisions: Making career choices should be based on personal values rather than following conventional paths. Dexter emphasizes how understanding your priorities (like curiosity and freedom) helps guide major career decisions, whether choosing traditional employment or portfolio careers.
✅ International Career Transition Strategy: Success in international career moves requires both digital and physical presence. Build relationships with local industry leaders, connect with others who've made similar transitions, and demonstrate commitment by arranging in-person meetings when possible.
✅ Effective Networking Through Cold Outreach: Cold outreach can be highly effective when done properly. Keep messages concise, personalized, and specific. Focus on making a genuine connection by referencing specific aspects of the person's work or experience, and ask clear, focused questions that respect their time.
✅ Financial Independence and Career Flexibility: Understanding concepts like "coast FIRE" can help create more career flexibility. Having a strong financial foundation allows for more experimental career moves and lifestyle choices while maintaining long-term security.
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