If you've ever thought about quitting your job and exploring a new path, now is a great time to switch careers.
Businesses typically refresh their hiring budgets at the start of the year, meaning there are more job opportunities to explore, and with travel slowing down after the holidays, more people are unencumbered and willing to network, making it easier to strike up meaningful connections.
Conversations with close friends won't yield the most valuable insights, says Lipman, who is also the bestselling author of "NEXT!
"You can post a networking request on LinkedIn or Instagram, or if you have a list of industries you're interested in, you can text people and just say, 'Hey!
I'm looking to transition careers, and am interested in learning more about working in tech (or whatever the industry is), do you know anyone I can chat with?'"
Persons:
Joanne Lipman, Lipman, Erin McGoff
Organizations:
Yale University
Locations:
New York