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Starting Work After 40: Kavita Kanukolanu Shares Her Journey of Upskilling and Entrepreneurship
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In this episode, Kavita Kanukolanu, a dancer, teacher, and project manager, shares her experience of returning to work after a 15-year break. Kavita talks about how she became an entrepreneur, upskilled herself with Salesforce Trailheads, and transitioned from part-time to full-time work as a project manager.
Kavita discusses the challenges she faced during her job search, such as dealing with employers' reluctance to hire someone with a long career break. She shares how she overcame these obstacles by networking and building relationships with people in her industry.
Kavita also talks about the importance of upskilling and staying current with industry trends and technology. She shares her experience of using Salesforce Trailheads to learn new skills and gain certifications, which helped her stand out to potential employers.
Lastly, Kavita emphasizes the importance of having a positive mindset and believing in oneself during the job search process. She encourages others in similar situations to keep pushing forward and to never give up on their dreams of returning to work.
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Chapters
1. Kavita's story (00:00:00)
2. Starting a dance school...word of mouth (00:03:37)
3. Upskilling...Salesforce...Trailheads (00:05:07)
4. Support... Tribe... (00:06:58)
5. Note to your 21 year old self... (00:09:35)
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