Sho Dewan
Workhap
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."
Career Roadmap
Sho's work combines: Business, Entrepreneurship, and Helping People
See more careers and stories that connect to your interests.
Take Roadmap Quiz
Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Think about the person you want to be. List out the skills and qualities that person has. For example, that person stands up and shakes people's hands, knows coding languages, and understands how to manage people. I also recommend checking job listings for a career you're interested in and taking note of the skills they're asking for. Once you build that person out, then it's time to actively work everyday on becoming them.
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.