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Olga Akulich
Copywriter of Skillbox CIS
She is an economist by profession and a copywriter by vocation with 3.5 years of experience. Previously, she worked at a company, was engaged in sales, declared goods and worked with customs. All this is the path that Olya has overcome to do what she loves and write texts. She wrote the bright slogans on the website, posts, stories, scripts for Reels on all Skillbox Instagram accounts.
Copywriter of Skillbox CIS
She is an economist by profession and a copywriter by vocation with 3.5 years of experience. Previously, she worked at a company, was engaged in sales, declared goods and worked with customs. All this is the path that Olya has overcome to do what she loves and write texts. She wrote the bright slogans on the website, posts, stories, scripts for Reels on all Skillbox Instagram accounts.
It's easy to understand that you are in the wrong place. The very thought of work evokes horror, and after a vacation it seems like you would never return. This is what happened to Olya, so she started looking for her profession.
Olya's dream job turned out to be closer than she thought. After all, she found her passion during a conversation with her sister. After the question, "Why aren't you a copywriter? You write such beautiful texts, congratulations, poems!" - our valuable employee immediately decided which direction to move in.
💡 A copywriter is a specialist who writes texts to solve business marketing problems.
Sometimes even a conversation with loved ones can be a sign. We understand how difficult it is to decide on a change and find that very sign. We also understand your fears. That's why we offer advice on self-analysis. The Skillbox.by editorial team explains how to make the right choice and avoid making the same mistake again.
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Learn moreMake sure the profession isn't right for you
Ask yourself if you like what you're doing. You may be giving up a suitable profession simply because of unpleasant conditions. For example, because of a bad team or a low salary.
Often, the wrong choice is confused with burnout. To be sure that the job isn't for you, you can take a long break. If you don't want to return to work after a long break, the profession really isn't right for you.
— When I came home after working in my specialty, I cried. I really didn’t like this job. My condition turned into chronic stress and I lost weight. Therefore, the path to IT began with the desire to change my life.
— When I came home after working in my specialty, I cried. I really didn’t like this job. My condition turned into chronic stress and I lost weight. Therefore, the path to IT began with the desire to change my life.
Define goals
Think about what you need now:
✅ Perhaps you want to change your profession because since childhood you dreamed of being creative, but went to study to become a lawyer. Now your goal is to fulfill your childhood dream and become a designer;
✅ Maybe you haven't found yourself yet, but you definitely don't want to work in your profession. Then, your goal is to find your field, learn about in-demand professions, and take your time making a choice.
— My goal was to change my profession and overcome all the difficulties. For example, working for two years, finding myself and learning a new direction.
— My goal was to change my profession and overcome all the difficulties. For example, working for two years, finding myself and learning a new direction.
The goals are different, but the solution is the same - to start doing something. Even if it is a small step. For example, studying in-demand areas in IT. In any case, this is the beginning of change.
Don't be afraid of the future.
On the path to change and a new profession, there are fears. Fears are normal if you have an answer to each "scary" question:
❓What will my parents say and will they approve of my choice?
✅ Loved ones cannot choose for you. You're not telling them where it's best to work. They also once chose their profession, and now your time has come.
❓What if it doesn't work out and I'm changing professions in vain?
✅ Nothing will work out if you don't try.Imagine that you've been working as an economist for 10 years and you don't like this profession. You have a choice - change jobs, find yourself, or stay in an unloved place. If you decide to change, a new chapter in your life awaits you - you don't know how education will affect your future. In any case, you can always return to your old profession or continue searching.
❓What happens if they don't hire me?
✅ Nothing will happen.You simply won't be invited to a specific vacancy. But the world doesn't revolve around one company. Don't give up if you get a couple of rejections. After all, even experienced specialists get rejected. If you like the profession, you will definitely find a job.
— I was also worried about the future. But I wasn't scared. On the contrary, I was really looking forward to change, because I dreamed of working in a different field. That was my motivation.
I always understood that I shouldn’t wait for anyone’s approval, because it’s only my life and my decisions. I took responsibility for my choice, and that motivated me not to give up.
— I was also worried about the future. But I wasn’t scared. On the contrary, I was really looking forward to change, because I dreamed of working in a different field. That was my motivation.
I always understood that I shouldn’t wait for anyone’s approval, because it’s only my life and my decisions. I took responsibility for my choice, and this motivated me not to give up.
Remember that everyone started somewhere
It doesn't happen that you come to work and everything goes smoothly on your first day. Professionals who have been in the field for a long time come to a new place of work and learn all over again. For example, a copywriter gets to know their responsibilities anew, studies the product and the company's features.
Beginners without experience do double the work. In addition to studying the product, they need to remember the theory and demonstrate their skills in practice. At work, they are supported and treated with understanding.
— I was scared on my first day at work. I was afraid to let them down, to disappoint them, although I am quite a brave person.
Many newcomers can't cope with fear. I understand it. But the employer also knows that he is hiring a person without much experience. Therefore, the main thing is to get into a good team. I was lucky at my first job. I was surrounded by good people. Colleagues supported and prompted. After just a month, I was proving my points of view. And by the way, they were correct. At such moments, I was convinced that you need to believe in your strength and knowledge.
After two months in a new field, I forgot my old job like a bad dream. As if it didn’t happen to me or was in a past life.
— I was scared on my first day at work. I was afraid of letting them down, of disappointing them, even though I'm quite a brave person.
Many newcomers can't cope with their fear. I understand it. But the employer also knows that they are hiring a person without much experience. Therefore, the main thing is to get into a good team. I was lucky at my first job. I was surrounded by good people. My colleagues supported me and gave me advice. Within a month, I was proving my points of view. And by the way, they were correct. At such moments, I was convinced that you need to believe in your strength and knowledge.
After two months in a new field, I forgot my old job like a bad dream. As if it didn't happen to me or was in a past life.
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