
How Do I Make a Career Change when the Odds Are Stacked Against Me?
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He’s had a long, successful career as an attorney, in spite of the challenges he’s faced as a neurodivergent leader. Now he wants to parlay his legal experience and interest in advocacy into a different career in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but he’s having a hard time landing the role he wants. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through how to move forward with his career plans even when it feels like the odds are stacked against him.
Further reading:
- 4 Steps to Making a Successful Career Change
- Neurodiversity: The Benefits of Recruiting Employees with Cognitive Disabilities
- The Right Way to Make a Big Career Transition
- Job Seeking When You’re Over 50
- Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage
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