Seek Guidance: Cultivate a Supportive Network and Enhance Your Career Journey (feat. Evelyn Haupt)

Welcome to another episode of "Shift Your Day Job" with your host, Brittany Cates. In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Evelyn Haupt, a UI/UX Lead at a tech company in the Life Sciences field, based in SE Washington.Evelyn's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With a BA in Illustration, she embarked on a path in high-end sales after dedicating five years to motherhood and freelance work. However, after another five years in sales, Evelyn realized she craved more from her career and decided to make a bold shift into the world of tech.During our conversation, Evelyn shares her insights into transitioning from sales to UX design, revealing the pivotal moments that led her to discover her passion for user experience. Despite initially taking all the right steps – learning new skills, networking, and building a portfolio – Evelyn found herself at a crossroads where she needed additional support to navigate her career transition.She discusses the importance of seeking guidance from a career coach, who helped her reframe her mindset and cultivate confidence in her abilities and aspirations. Evelyn also opens up about a challenging experience of receiving a job offer that didn't align with her career goals, highlighting the importance of saying "no" to opportunities that don't serve your ultimate vision.Furthermore, we delve into the significance of networking and relationship building in Evelyn's journey, underscoring the power of connections in shaping career trajectories.Join us as we explore Evelyn's remarkable journey of transformation and glean valuable insights on navigating career transitions with purpose and resilience.Connect with Evelyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-leal-haupt/---Connect with BrittanyWebsite: https://brittanycates.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourdayjobEmail: [email protected]