Starting Work After 40: Kavita Kanukolanu Shares Her Journey of Upskilling and Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Kavita Kanukolanu, a dancer, teacher, and project manager, shares her experience of returning to work after a 15-year break. Kavita talks about how she became an entrepreneur, upskilled herself with Salesforce Trailheads, and transitioned from part-time to full-time work as a project manager. Kavita discusses the challenges she faced during her job search, such as dealing with  employers" reluctance to hire someone with a long career break. She shares how she overcame these obstacles by networking and building relationships with people in her industry. Kavita also talks about the importance of upskilling and staying current with industry trends and technology. She shares her experience of using Salesforce Trailheads to learn new skills and gain certifications, which helped her stand out to potential employers. Lastly, Kavita emphasizes the importance of having a positive mindset and believing in oneself during the job search process. She encourages others in similar situations to keep pushing forward and to never give up on their dreams of returning to work. Come, let"s #paintlifetogether! Follow on Instagram @womencareerandlife Website & Social Media Links ****************************************** Check out the Website : https://www.womencareerandlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womencareerandlife Twitter: https://twitter.com/womencareerlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womencareerandlife ********************************************************************************************** You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. I"m a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you"re interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com If you are interested in leveraging more personal and professional development check out the podcast of my radio talk show "Life Beats with Sirisha" by clicking here Connect with me: All: https://solo.to/sirishak Instagram: womencareerandlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/ #womencareerandlife ...