Are You Ready For an Amazing Career Transition?

There comes a time when you may realize that the skills you have mastered could be transferred to other, more rewarding career paths. Whether you are at this stage voluntarily or your most recent layoff requires you to think more creatively about your next career move, follow these guidelines to make your transition fulfilling and rewarding.

👉Strengths – Make a list of your strengths, including skills you have acquired, talents you possess, expertise you have developed, and areas you are passionate about. In addition, think about areas you would like to develop.

👉Research – Do as much research as possible about interesting industries and career paths. Speak with your contacts to see what opportunities are available in their organizations. Research the job boards to see what positions interest you. Take a few courses relevant to the desired industry to add to your knowledge base.

👉Speak to Trusted Advisors – Think about people you trust to discuss the pros and cons of various career paths. If you don’t have connections with people with the needed expertise, find a qualified career coach to guide you on this journey.

👉Resume Development – Read your resume as if you were a hiring manager in the new industry. How do your skills match the job descriptions of positions you would like to have? Fine-tune your resume and cover letter to focus on your transferable skills to convince a hiring manager to consider your application.

👉Be Confident – Practice answering the question: “Why do you think you are qualified for this position?” Focus on the fact that while you are new to the industry, you have solved the same type of problems, used similar technology, and successfully managed people at the same level as the new position.

🎯 Understanding your strengths and considering how to develop and transfer your skills to another industry will put you in an excellent position to achieve your goal. 🎯