Sho Dewan
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Costa Mesa, CA USA
"The one thing that all hiring managers and recruiters are looking for: they want somebody who can prove they can do the job."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Society pushes this notion that you need to spend a lot of money on a four-year degree from a university for career success. I've found that that's not true for everyone. While I did earn a four-year degree, I've learned that in many cases, experience and the skills you build through it can carry much more weight. I now help my clients leverage their skills and experience to make career pivots and find success in their dream careers.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management
UC Irvine
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Growing up, I aimed for a prestigious job to make my parents proud and started my career in management consulting at a big four company in New York.
2.
I thrived in the corporate world but realized the high life and six-figure salary didn't bring me fulfillment, leading to a career pivot.
3.
My passion for helping others with their job search led me to explore HR and recruitment, where I gained valuable experience.
4.
Inspired by a Tony Robbins conference, I took a leap of faith and quit my corporate job with just $10,000 in savings to start my own business.
5.
The first few months were challenging, but I focused on creating content and helping clients, extending my runway month by month.
6.
Over four years, I built a remote team and developed a successful career coaching company that guides clients worldwide to find fulfilling careers.
7.
Through my journey, I learned that the skills and experiences we have are often enough to achieve our goals—we just need the right mindset and approach.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You need a four-year degree from a university in order to be successful.
How I responded:
Society pushes this notion that you need to spend a lot of money on a four-year degree from a university for career success. I've found that that's not true for everyone. While I did earn a four-year degree, I've learned that in many cases, experience and the skills you build through it can carry much more weight. I now help my clients leverage their skills and experience to make career pivots and find success in their dream careers.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I only had $10,000 when I changed careers and started my own company. It was difficult and I didn't feel financially secure for the first couple of years, but that's not unusual for entrepreneurs. The fulfillment kept me motivated to persevere.