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Survive a Career Pivot

Thinking about changing careers? Learn five key strategies that address the biggest challenges faced in career transitions and that will help position you for success.

Stanford GSB alumna Michelle Landrey Cline (MBA ’98) interviews career pivoting expert Jody Greenstone Miller, founder and CEO of Business Talent Group, about how individuals can successfully navigate career transitions in an environment where climbing the corporate ladder is no longer the only path to success.

Gain new insights by viewing the full-length video, or get targeted advice about individual aspects of a career pivot in the segments below.

Career Pivot Video Segments

2:49

Know What You Want and Ask for It

byStanford Graduate School of Business

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Learn the foundation of a successful career pivot — having a clear career goal that matches your life cycle and communicating it to your network.

3:01

Build Your Knowledge Base

byStanford Graduate School of Business

1,345views

Get tips on conducting an inventory of your professional skills; determine where you may have gaps; and build your knowledge base.

3:45

Leverage Your Strengths

byStanford Graduate School of Business

1,460views

Learn how to leverage your strengths for a successful transition by imagining how they can be applied in a new environment.

2:42

Market Your Skills

byStanford Graduate School of Business

1,416views

Get tips on marketing your skills and how to help people understand why you’re a credible and compelling candidate.

5:21

Avoid Common Mistakes

byStanford Graduate School of Business

2,430views

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and position yourself for a successful career transition.