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Episode #1

How to Create a High Demand, Low Competition as a Career Strategy

In this episode, Krystal Covington tells you how to strategically use high demand, low competition jobs to create your own role within a company. This strategy could prove to be particularly useful for women, especially women of color. You can learn more about Krystal at www.krystalcovington.com.

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“Every company has a unique challenge. If you want to be in high demand, work towards becoming the person who can solve that challenge.”

Episode Highlights:

[04:54] What are high demand, low competition jobs

[09:00] When to use high demand low-competition jobs as a career tactic

[14:45] How to negotiate pay

[17:00] Best industries for high demand, low competition jobs

[22:50] How diversity ties into high demand, low competition jobs

[26:09] How women can take ownership of what they can control

[28:00] Being aware of imposter syndrome

[31:18] Upcoming events and open membership to Women of Denver

“Be proud. Being 1st generation in any field can impose a steep learning curve, but your mere presence has broadened the realm of possibilities for those around you. because every job has an expiration date.”