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In today’s evolving job market, the rules of career growth are changing—and this episode is your guide to navigating it with confidence.

Dawn sits down with Natasha Schwartz, a seasoned staffing and recruiting expert with over 30 years of experience, who is now pivoting into cybersecurity while leveraging her deep expertise in talent strategy.

Together, they unpack what it really takes to stand out, pivot careers, and navigate today’s hiring landscape.

In this episode, we explore:

• 💡 Why transferable skills make up more of your value than you think (hint: up to 80%)
• 🎯 How authenticity—not perfection—wins in interviews
• 🧠 The importance of self-care and mental readiness during the job search process
• 🔍 How to evaluate whether companies truly support inclusive hiring practices
• 🚀 Why blending your past experience with new skills is the key to unlocking future opportunities

Natasha also shares her journey into cybersecurity and how even non-technical topics—like performance reviews—have a place in tech spaces.

If you’re navigating a career pivot, re-entering the workforce, or simply trying to stand out in a crowded market, this episode will remind you: you bring more to the table than you think.

💡Work Smart, Live Balanced, and Thrive in your Career Journey.

Connect with us:

Natasha Schwartz LinkedIn

Dawn Butler Linkedin

Resources:
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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