In the world of business, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths.
These panels are designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. Each panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Then you will get some small group time with the panelists during a few speed networking rounds.
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Transitions,
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Cambridge,
Success,
Women in STEM,
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Biotech,
Digital,
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Career Development,
Career Possibilities,
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Medical
Your career is your business. A successful business model is an intentional implementation of vision—not a reactionary fix.
Unlike an organization, your vision is not set in stone. Being a business of one makes you nimble and adaptable. Being human means that the only thing you can’t do is stay the same.
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Decision Making,
Confidence,
Career Development,
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Career Possibilities,
Own It,
Empowerment,
Risk,
#WESTevent,
Change Management,
Be Fearless, Be Brave
Come one, come all! WEST invites you to join us for our 2018 Summer Series! Every Wednesday night in June, WEST offers the opportunity to network with other like-minded individuals to build your career toolbox by implementing the skills that instill confidence in your ability to advance your own opportunity for success. Our Career Possibilities and Career Management events provide opportunities for personalized feedback including an individual assessment to self-reflect and build upon your strengths, motivations and individual interests. The series is $75 for members. Not a member yet? For $175, you can get the series and an annual WEST membership. Can’t make it to the whole series? You can register for just one or two of the events. Isn't it time to invest in yourself so that you can maximize your professional self? We hope you will join us for a month of empowerment and mentorship!
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Events,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Career,
Community,
Panel,
Cambridge,
Coaching,
Women in STEM,
Workshop,
Networking,
Upcoming Events,
Discussion,
Lessons Learned,
Connect,
Values,
Support,
Career Development,
Career Possibilities,
Speed Networking
Over our lifetimes we evolve and grow and our career needs and desires change. As your personal life brings new opportunities and joys your professional preferences change.
You may find yourself dreaming of a very different work environment from the one you have today; a new challenge where you can stretch your wings and explore new roles and leadership responsibilities.
You are probably in the science/technology field because you were good at STEM subjects at school. But you are also good at other things that may want to use and develop in your career.
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Topics:
Events,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Career,
Community,
Panel,
Cambridge,
Women in STEM,
Workshop,
Networking,
Upcoming Events,
Discussion,
Lessons Learned,
Connect,
Values,
Support,
Career Development,
Career Possibilities,
Speed Networking
