Gina Riley | Creator of the Career Velocity System

“People need to recognize that there is an evolution that they need to go through if they're going to come out on the other side and be able to put a positive face forward for the future,” shares Gina Riley, creator of the Career Velocity System, which helps leaders and executives map out a transition strategy to last throughout their careers. Today, Gina talks about how the Career Velocity System works, the common mistakes people make when applying for a new position, and the importance of having a strategy rather than just applying for any job.

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration before pursuing a career transition. It is no longer enough just to have a great looking resume because the perfectly aligned job for you is not going to fall from the sky. You have to really commit to networking and putting your best foot forward. Which means you have to be very clear on what you have to offer a company. Understanding how to tell your story and promote your unique value is pivotal to getting through the interview process.

People are transitioning from career to career more frequently now than ever before, in part due to the impact of the pandemic. In order to stand apart from the competition, you need to understand your strengths, find job listings that align with your values, and be able to properly convey what you can bring to the company.

• “There are many things that derail people in the career transition process. Ranging from "I can't tell my story, so they get stuck, or they misfire and they burn out their networking connections.” (6:34-6:46 | Gina)
• “There's also the misguided notion that the resume is going to fix everything. If I have a great resume, then a job is going to fall out of the sky and land in my lap, the exact one I want, that matches my values and my passion, that cannot be further from the truth.” (6:47-7:02 | Gina)
• “If you show up and you don't explain what problem you can solve for that organization, it's not going to land.” (10:24-10:31 | Gina)
• “People need to recognize that there is an evolution that they need to go through if they're going to come out on the other side and be able to put a positive face forward for the future.” (18:14-18:25 | Gina)