MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Situation

Product Fit

Review your CV headline—does it clearly show how your skills meet a priority need in your new field?

Ask one professional why they entered your target industry—note the most relevant motivations.

Compare your strongest skill to your weakest—what difference matters most in your new market?

Identify one repeated piece of feedback from recruiters—does it signal a skills gap to address?

Write down in one sentence: Who is your career path not suited for—and why?

Search recent reviews of roles in your target field—what do people praise or criticize most?

Growth Plan

Write down three clear goals for transition—skills, roles, or industries—within a defined timeframe.

Identify one obstacle slowing your career shift and brainstorm two low-cost ways to move past it.

Revisit your last transition effort—what worked well, what stalled, and why?

Ask a mentor what growth in your new field looks like—note where your goals align or diverge.

Review your competitor’s career move—what step or credential might they be using well?

List three assumptions you’ve made about this transition—are they still valid today?

Positioning

Review your LinkedIn summary—does it clearly state what makes you distinct in this new career path?

List three peers in your field of interest—identify how your background stands out from theirs.

Check if your online profile headline clearly communicates your new professional identity.

Ask a peer how they’d describe your professional brand—compare it to how you want to be seen.

Update one slide or sentence in your pitch to clarify what sets you apart as a candidate.

Revisit your LinkedIn headline—does it highlight your distinct contribution in the new role?

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