"For two decades, I've mentored professionals at every career stage: first as a high school teacher and administrator, and presently as a university professor and corporate consultant. One pattern emerges across every career pathway-the people who find strong fits for their talents aren't the ones with the most impressive single credential. They're the ones who understand how three things work together: Skills. Credentials. Network."
"Skills: Can You Do the Work? This is the obvious one, but it's more layered than most people realize. You need hard skills (can you code, analyze data, design a system?), soft skills (can you communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, adapt to changing circumstances?), and job sculpting skills (can you position yourself effectively through résumés, cover letters, and strategic outreach?). Furthermore, in a world where AI can replicate many technical skills, you need to"
Mentoring across high school, university, and corporate roles over two decades identifies a consistent pattern: people who align skills, credentials, and network achieve strong career fits. One example is a car mechanic who gained degrees and leveraged networking to become a fleet director. A product manager built a public portfolio and audience, transitioning into consulting and later into a managing director role. A mid-career professional earned an online master's, expanded a network, and gained endorsements and media exposure that transformed his career. Skills include hard, soft, and job-sculpting abilities. AI can replicate many technical skills.
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