Sheila Donnell: Turning Job Loss Into Opportunity

Turning job loss into opportunity is possible. "Sheila Donnell has had careers in and out of five industries from California to Japan to New York. She has a message of hope and determination for anyone who wants to make a career switch or how to start over. She offers many lessons on being flexible and asking the right questions. So instead of ending up in a job you don't want, you will land in a job you will love." - Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series.

in episode 580 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Sheila chose Cal Poly - San Louis Obispo for her undergraduate experience, what kept her adaptable over her career journey, what inspired her to write "You're Fired! You're Hired!", how students can reframe a job loss into opportunity, advice for students to stay hopeful through the job search, what questions they should ask before they accept the job offer, what are some non-traditional job paths that students should consider, how students should think about loyalty, growth, and change, how can students prepare for an unpredictable job market while still staying true to their passions, and one thing students can do this week to ignite their career. Enjoy!