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Industry Shift

Transitioning to a new industry can be daunting, especially when you're unsure of where to start. Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi discuss the challenges faced by a listener who wants to move from engineering to sales. Jordan shares his own experience of career change, emphasizing the importance of narrowing down options and making informed decisions. He suggests considering whether to stay in the current industry or explore new opportunities, and highlights the need to decide on geographical preferences as a starting point 1.

Sales might actually be more interesting in terms of a position. I mean, I get why that would be interesting. It's more people based, there's probably a lot more different relationships involved and things like that.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Gabriel adds that feeling overwhelmed is common and advises focusing on building a network rather than traditional job hunting methods 2.

   

Workplace Dynamics

Navigating workplace challenges, especially in international settings, requires strategic thinking. Jordan and Gabriel address issues like information withholding and cultural barriers in a Japanese company. They suggest leveraging one's network to gain insights and support, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over mere job hunting 3.

You might even get a manager's discount on that woman inside me book or whatever it's called. I think that's the title.

--- Jordan Harbinger

The duo also discusses how to become indispensable in a precarious job environment, advising listeners to focus on collaboration and value addition to secure their positions 4.