Trading Places How To Snag A Job In A Completely New Industry - CareerAlley

Trading Places How To Snag A Job In A Completely New Industry - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Once you start working in a particular industry, it can seem like you are going to be there for the rest of your life. But nothing could be further from the truth. So, if you want to reposition yourself and swap industries for an entirely new career, read on. Weve pulled together some of the best tips out there that can give you a helping hand. Lets take a closer look at everything you need to know. Organise your thoughts The first step is to have a long, hard think about what it is you want to do and the industry you need to consider for making your dream a reality. For example, lets say you are working in a traditionally low-paying industry like retail perhaps you could make a switch into doing customer service or something similar in the finance industry? Or, maybe you want to enjoy a better work-life balance after spending years working as a door-to-door salesperson. Maybe you could put your customer skills to good use by learning about personal finances, and qualifying as a financial advisor? Fill in the gaps As we alluded to above, paying to get the qualifications needed to switch industries might be necessary, so make sure you understand what needs to be done. Ultimately, no matter how keen or impressive you appear to be to a potential employer in another industry if qualifications are required, you need to have them. Start networking Next, start to get your name out there. Speak to your local recruitment consultants who will be able to explain what your options are. Build up relationships with people in the industry you want to work in, too perhaps try following them on LinkedIn or Twitter, and once you have developed a friendly relationship, start asking them for tips or advice. And finally, dont be afraid to contact companies in your local area and beyond even if they dont have any current vacancies. You never know: you might get a phone call from them if an opportunity arises and you have already impressed them with your enthusiasm. Refocus your CV When you are looking to change industries, you are going to have some work to do to polish up your CV. While you may not have any experience working in that particular sector, think about the transferable skills you have picked up over the years, and put them front and centre of your CV. Build up your soft skills Soft skills will help you show your potential employer that you are flexible, adaptable, and can communicate well with all types of people, from customers through to CEOs and board level people. And in many cases, you will find that with good soft skills, you will be able to walk into almost any kind of industry, as long as you have other transferable skills to back it up. Ignore the inner demons Over the course of your attempt to change industries, you are likely to suffer rejection. But dont let this play on your mind. Once that inner voice starts telling you what you are doing is impossible, it can often start impacting on your psyche. Good luck! We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+