Ep.81 Cecilia Oliveira - Pivot to data: the story of a successful career changes

In this episode of Women in Data, Karen is joined by Cecilia Oliveira, new co-host of the series, as she recounts her transition from a career in sales and hospitality to the field of data. Cecilia talks about the challenges she faced as she tried to navigate a new industry and how imposter syndrome became a challenge when meeting graduates who had taken a traditional STEM route into data.  Cecilia and Karen discuss the advantages of life skills and industry experience when starting a job in a new industry and how to use skills gained in other fields to one’s advantage.  Cecilia's story is an inspiration for anyone who is considering making a career change or trying to transition into a new field.   ***************************  Show notes:  ***************************  Cecilia’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagoliveira/ We mentioned the following episodes:  Ep.79 Jackie Carter - Thinking creatively about talent pipelines into data careers  Ep.76 Wendy Lynch - The value of Analytics Translators 

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Welcome to the Women in Data Podcast, where every other week your host, Karen Jean-Francois interviews some of the most inspiring women working in data. Through each episode, they share their invaluable experience and knowledge. Leaving no stone unturned, the WiD Podcast series will provide you with information on the use of data in various industries, plus helpful tips for career development. More importantly, it will enable you to become the data professional you want to be.