Can you be a generalist in the workplace? - with Steph Gillies of Destination Dream Job

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#203: Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach and professional writer.  She explains the non-linear nature of careers, the three stages of finding a new career, and how to make yourself stand out.What you’ll learn[01:45] How Steph worked 32 jobs in 15 years. [03:30] The fear of specialisation as a multi-passionate person. [04:51] What makes someone a generalist. [7:26] The opportunities to become a generalist within a specialised field. [8:10] What it’s like working in short job positions with high turnover rates. [9:40] Common thoughts to have if you’ve been laid off. [12:06] How to combine jobs in your resume to improve the presentation.[13:40] How recruiters respond to combining jobs in your resume. [15:18] The non-linear nature of careers. [19:14] The three stages of finding a new career. [20:38] How to identify what makes you unique. [23:45] Why you should include your hobbies on your resume. [24:37] How to gain clarity in what career you want to be in. [27:21] The type of positions a generalist should apply for. [29:26] How many types of jobs you should target. [31:10] The best jobs for generalists. [32:52] How to know what to focus on in your CV. [36:10] Why your resume needs to be clear. [37:55] What to write on your CV if you’ve taken time off to look after family. [43:08] How to know what a job will be like. [46:16] How generalists can change organisations. [46:57] How long it takes to assess the suitability of an organisation. [49:10] Writing entrepreneur resumes. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.GlassdoorRedditHow to be Everything, Emily WapnickChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/can-you-be-a-generalist-in-the-workplace/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!