Get unstuck in your career with Alex Ilin

Alex's advice to take an honest break from job hunting, completely putting it aside for 2-3 weeks, allowed me to reenergize and approach my search with renewed vigor. Moreover, his suggestion to create achievable sub-goals in the face of daunting objectives, along with the practice of noting down the benefits of each action, instilled in me a sense of progress and continual learning.

Our meeting with Alex was very useful for me. Two exercises that made a significant impact on my career journey were surveying my friends, colleagues, and supervisors about my own competencies, and engaging in conversations with industry professionals who could provide insights into the specific fields I was interested in. These exercises helped me gain a deeper understanding of my strengths and areas for improvement.

As my career consultant back in 2020, Alex recommended that I undertake mini-projects in each of my areas of interest. This approach has helped me solve some immediate issues and has also allowed me to refresh my understanding of the true nature of each area, highlighting the aspects of my work that I actually enjoy and, even more importantly, those that frustrate me.

Following his guidance has definitely helped me regain my footing and rediscover my strengths in leading software delivery teams.

My conversations with Alex inspired me to constantly self-reflect on my activities and state of mind. By consistently asking myself, "Do I enjoy this? Would I want to do it again?", I was able to gain valuable insights about my personal preferences. This has been instrumental in my search for an occupation that aligns with my true interests and strengths.