Break Into a New Industry Without Starting Over

Looking to network and get hired

How do you convince an employer to take a chance on you without prior experience?

What is your opinion on dropping the year you got your degrees from your resume (as a 50+ career breaker)? I'm concerned about possible age discrimination from recruiters and hiring managers.

I have over 20 years of experience in banking, how can I translate those skills into a new industry that wants experienced hires in that field.

What is the best way to convey you are qualified for the job on your resume if your prior experience is unrelated?

Is it better to highlight the fact that you're transitioning, or to minimize it?

tips for writing resume when your experience is unrelated

What advice do you have for someone who is looking to return to the workforce after a very long break? Also, where is the best place to look for a job?

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How long it may take (in average) to get in a new industry?

How to write a transitional resume?

How can I tell the story of how my experience and past roles make me a perfect fit for this new role I am targeting?

No question but anxious to learn more on this topic

Do you believe certificate programs are a good vehicle for professionals that want to change careers but do not have the resources or time to commit to a four-year or advanced degree?...

I would like to know how to do to break into a new career industry

What are three key tips or strategies for breaking into a new industry without starting over?

I do not have any questions, I am excited about this session. I ma transitionaing from advertising sales to tech sales.

I'm switching from civil engineering to artificial intelligence. What's the best approach?

What's the best way to convince a recruiter you have transferable skills?

How to transition into a role that matched your formal education when your work experience is in a different industry?

What do you think I should do rightly

No question at this time

What type of skills can I take into other industries?

What are some strategies to pivot into a new career/industry when unemployed and time is of essence?

How do I pivot from the small and medium business space to getting on the radar for jobs at bigger professional services companies like Accenture, Deloitte etc?

How can show my skills. Without the experience.

How do I talk about my transferrable skills without it feeling forced?

How can someone break into a new industry without networking?

How to conquer the fear and anxiety of trying to break into a new industry?

How can I best communicate my transferable skills my new career

What is the best way to transition from Technical Recruiting to a Customer Success Management Role?

How can I take a creative role like fashion designer and translate the responsibilities to a more generalist audience to change industries

How do you sell yourself in an industry where you have no experience?

How can I show I can add value to the new industry?

Would this require a new resume? or more focused on networking?

How do you recommend connecting with new people in a different industry? I've found it challenging to do through primarily digital channels.

I want to know how to get in front of a hiring manager without meeting each point in the desired qualifications section of a job posting. I love tech however, I think it's made getting a job more...

How do you maximize your transferrable skills on your resume or cover letter?

How do you best illustrate a through line of your past work experience when it may not be obvious to a potential employer?

To get ready for a career switch that requires lots of time on learning the new field, is it a good idea to quit the current job and prepare full time?

is it possible to attain similar incomes when starting over?

I don't have questions at this time

When can you tell if you need to get a relevant qualification or if your transferrable skills will be enough to help you pivot into a new industry/career role?

Do you have any tips for moving out of the low pay and overwhelming workload of the nonprofit sector?

How do I best network and learn how to switch gears after being in the same line of work for 22 years?

How do deal with the feelings of inadequacy with all the job rejections because you don't have enough experience in the new industry?

How do you suggest keeping up the job search momentum?

Key tip when starting over?