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James Skidmore

Your Career | Breadth vs Specialism

Updated: Aug 23, 2022

Come on Serena, play left-handed because it’ll develop a new skill-set.

Many FMCG companies try to develop you into an all-rounder by moving you cross-functionally.


There's nothing wrong with this approach.


If you have an innate desire to build breadth and focus on your areas for development, then certain businesses are great at helping – drop POET a line here to find out which companies could be right for you.



Lionel, I know you like scoring lots of goals but today, put the gloves on, you’re in goal… it’ll be good for you to learn something different.

Interestingly, a couple of our clients are vocally tipping that doctrine on its head: they want world class specialists.


Playing their best striker up front if you will...


So, if you’d prefer to go to a business and immediately play to your strengths without worrying about what you can’t do - or don’t want to - we know where to point you towards.


We’re here to help if you’re looking for a next step now and need some advice – get in touch with POET here.


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