CHAPTER 4
Test-Drive Your Path
At this point, you’ve researched your new path thoroughly, both behind the scenes and through informational interviews. You probably have a much better sense of what areas interest you (consulting and venture capital sound intriguing), and what potential pitfalls might lurk (I’m interested in moving up to senior vice president, but can I live with the travel requirements?). Now’s the time for your immersion experience.
It’s impossible to know if you’ll really like a new career direction until you try it out. To avoid costly mistakes—and wasting your energy—you can take a short-term test-drive. In this chapter, you’ll read about professionals who kick-started their professional reinventions with a variety of exploratory ...
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