Changing careers
Changing careers without starting from zero
Your past experience still counts. Learn how to connect it to where you want to go next.
4 min read
Find what transfers
Skills such as managing time, solving problems, working with customers, and leading others are useful in almost every field. Make a list of what you did in past roles, then describe each item without using industry-specific words.
Learn about the gap
Compare several job descriptions in your new field with your list. What is already covered? What's missing? This shows you what to learn first, so you don't try to learn everything at once.
Tell a clear story
Employers will want to know why you are changing direction. A good answer is honest, positive, and short: what you did before, what drew you to this field, and what you've done to prepare.