EP1: Where Are You In Your Career Right Now?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to the Your Next Move podcast! Meet your host, Kimberly Cummings, a career and leadership expert who helps women and people of color thrive in the workplace. If you are looking to advance your career, strategize your goals, or simply don’t know where to start, then look no further - this podcast will equip you with the tools and tips necessary to make your next best career move.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But first things first - before you make any decision, you must first understand where you are right now in your career.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this first episode, Kimberly goes through the 4 possible stages you could be in your career. Learn to compare and contrast these 4 stages to figure out which one aligns most with you at the moment so that you can make the most ideal decision for your career. </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kimberly also taps into personal examples to show you how she applies these 4 stages to her own career experience. So grab a pen and paper, take some notes, and plan your next move with Kimberly!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stage 1: Right Role, Right Time. </span></li> <li>Stage 2: Right Role, New Skills.</li> <li>Stage 3: New Role, New Skills.</li> <li>Stage 4: New Role, New Experience.</li> <li>The importance of aligning yourself with the company vision.</li> <li>How to apply these 4 stages to your own career. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>QUOTABLES:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Bloom where you're planted and sow where you are fed.”</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“The secret here is that most professionals like to say they've outgrown their role. But I found that may not be the case, it's more likely that you've outgrown your desire to be in that role.”</span></em></p> <p style="te