New Directions: You Got This

Never let new directions intimidate you or slow you down. Sometimes you just have to say to yourself, “You got this!” www.jaywren.com

New Directions

Along the way, my career has taken new directions. As an undergraduate student, I had planned to become a college professor. However, the military obligation I faced required that I serve in the military. Even though I had never been at sea and had no college preparation for Officer Candidate School, I chose to become a Navy officer.

When I left the Navy, I married and started a family. The idea of returning to college and obtaining advanced degrees became impractical. Returning to my plan of becoming a college professor did not fit the new goals I had for my life. I changed direction. 

Fortunately, I landed a job in sales with a terrific training company. At first, I had trouble seeing myself as a sales person. But I learned new skills in sales and business that would help me the rest of my career. I used the skills that I developed at this company to land a job at another company, where I increased my income by 35 percent.

Even though this company promoted me and my income continued to grow, I began to realize that I could make far more money starting my own company.

You Got This

Starting a business was risky. I had no formal business training. In college, I majored in liberal arts, not business. To evaluate the risk, I sat across the desk of another recruiter and watched what he did. Even with no experience in recruiting, I could see that I could do the things this person was doing.  And he was successful. I said to myself, “You got this.”

As a recruiter, I contracted with over one hundred companies and spoke with hundreds of job applicants as well as hiring managers. These applicants and hiring managers were people first and business contacts second. They had goals involving their income, career growth, as well as needs for their families. I hoped for their success. Most of these people had goals for a long-term, successful career. They continued to increase their value to themselves, their families, their customers, and their companies. They became better people. They enriched their own lives as well as the lives of the people who depend on them.

 

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By Jay Wren

During my career as a corporate recruiter, I conducted recruiting assignments for over one hundred companies. The success of my referrals often established the profile my clients used for future hires. At the same time, I helped thousands of people build more successful careers. “Building a successful career is a lifetime process. My book, “Best Jobs. Brightest Careers.” enables you to start from where you are today to begin the journey to where you want to go. Methods in this book have helped thousands of people build the confidence and skills for writing resumes, interviewing, networking, collaborating with headhunters, negotiating job offers, resigning, starting a new job, or becoming an entrepreneur.” EXPERIENCE Jay Wren Author: Best Jobs, Brightest Careers Contract recruiter for over one hundred manufacturers and suppliers Polaroid Corporation Sales Procter & Gamble Sales United States Navy, Lieutenant • Promoted through 3 Pay Grades in 3 Years • Bridge Officer of the Deck (Fleet) • Public Affairs Officer, The Bob Hope Show, The Miss America Armed Forces Tour, Recognized as the leading correspondent, Pacific Fleet, combat press releases EDUCATION University of Houston, Graduate, (GPA 3.75)

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