I’ve been working at a small startup for quite a while, and I’ve done a bit of everything in my role, but I’ve never had a clear focus in my responsibilities. Will anyone ever hire someone like me?
Short answer? Yes.
But there’s a catch.
Today’s job market often prefers “T-shaped” professionals — people who have deep expertise in one area and a broad understanding of others. If your experience looks more like a mix of everything without a clear “core,” recruiters might struggle to answer,
“What exactly would they do here?”
🧩 Here’s how to deal with that:
- Find the common thread. Look for patterns in your work. Maybe you’re always bridging gaps between teams, or you excel at connecting creative ideas with execution. That’s your unique positioning, not just a job title.
- Showcase outcomes, not just tasks. Whether you handled content, coordination, or strategy, highlight what you achieved. Numbers, results, positive feedback — concrete impact makes your “varied” background a strength.
- Choose a focus moving forward. You don’t have to be everything at once. Pick an area that excites you most and build your story around it. The rest becomes your bonus skill set.
Specialized expertise is often a must, but the ability to adapt and contribute in different ways can still set you apart, especially in dynamic environments.
Your broad experience isn’t a weakness, it’s a foundation.
You just need to frame it right.
So yes, someone will hire you.
The key is helping them see exactly who you are and what you bring to the table.
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