How to Network Like a Pro to Completely Change Careers

Work It Like A Mum

In this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we welcome Warren Leigh, an in-house recruiter at Electric Square, a renowned games company. Today's conversation is all about Warren's remarkable journey—transitioning from a decade-long teaching career into the corporate world of recruitment.
What we Cover :

Warren's Path to Teaching: How Warren unexpectedly entered the teaching profession after studying electrical engineering.

Joy and Challenges in the Classroom: The rewards of teaching and the creative projects Warren led, like his video game history curriculum.

Realising the Need for Change: Warren's growing dissatisfaction with teaching and the impact of education becoming more corporate.

Making a Bold Career Pivot: The emotional and financial challenges Warren faced when leaving teaching without a backup plan.

Transition to Recruitment: How Warren found his way into a corporate role at Electric Square, using his strengths and interests in a new field.
Power of Networking: How building relationships and having open conversations helped guide Warren's new career path.
Why Listen:
This is a must-listen for anyone, particularly teachers, who feels stuck in their current role and is considering a change. Warren's story is inspiring and provides practical insights on approaching a successful career pivot.

Tune in for a robust and empowering discussion on embracing change, trusting your instincts, and carving out a fulfilling career path.
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1. How to Network Like a Pro to Completely Change Careers (00:00:00)

2. Transitioning From Teaching to Recruiting (00:00:01)

3. Reflecting on Career Transition From Teaching (00:09:34)

4. Journey Into Recruitment Industry (00:18:06)

5. Exploring Career Changes and Reflections (00:24:22)

6. Navigating Career Changes in Gaming Industry (00:29:52)

7. Navigating Career Changes Through Networking (00:38:48)