How to pivot to a new industry: tips + tricks
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How do you take your skill set and experience to a new industry? Hint: It’s all about how you present yourself and position your personal brand while identifying those relevant transferable skills — even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Light & Wonder’s How do you take your skill set and experience to a new industry? Hint: It’s all about how you present yourself and position your personal brand while identifying those relevant transferable skills — even if you don’t check all the boxes. Light & Wonder’s Aaron Adams (Vice-President People Capability, Corporate) and Tonia Adams (Director of Global Benefits) understand what’s it like to pivot to brand-new industries. Tonia hails from the health space, while Aaron has a background in the chemical and aerospace sector. Now, both are thriving in the gaming industry. As human resources leaders, Aaron and Tonia know there are universal actions you can take at the start of your journey to set yourself up for success. They’ll share how to make yourself the most attractive candidate possible by putting a different spin on your resume and creating competencies that align with your desired role. Get ready to take away: You can bet this Chat will be chock full of tips and tricks to facilitate a smooth transition and elevate and differentiate your personal brand. Tonia Adams, the Director of Benefits at Light & Wonder, considers herself to be a Health and Welfare enthusiast who is very passionate about designing the best-in-class benefit programs for all of the Creators she supports. Her background expands over 20 years designing wellness programs, employee perks, and the administration of benefit packages. Tonia provides a strong analytical and diverse perspective for the Benefits/HR forum. She has developed a keen aptitude stemming from her sincere interest, knowledge, and experience to drive impactful outcomes for those she supports. In her spare time, Tonia enjoys travelling, baking, and playing with her GrandPups – Blue and Snow. Aaron, VP of People Capability, Corporate at Light & Wonder, has over twenty years of human resources leadership experience spanning multiple industries and work environments. He recognized very early in his career the impact that synergizing DEIB and human resources programs can have on organizations and is a staunch advocate for such alignment. Aaron is passionate about coaching and talent development and has designed and implemented multiple programs to help individuals achieve their career objectives.
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What are the key skills or qualifications that are transferable from my current career to the new one, and how can I effectively leverage them to make a successful transition?
By: ConorPosted on 2023-09-14 -
Can you say more about transitional roles?
By: AliaPosted on 2023-09-13 -
All of the "entry-level" roles I'm finding in the industry I want to pivot to require 3-5 years specialized experience. What do I do when showcasing my transferable skills doesn't seem like enough?
By: Meyling, Mechanical EngineerPosted on 2023-09-12 -
What are common ways to educate yourself about new industries before you make the jump?
By: SamanthaPosted on 2023-09-11 -
When all of your network is external to the domain you want to work in, where do you start?
By: Kristina, Strategic Portfolio ManagerPosted on 2023-09-11 -
Any advice for how to do this later in life is appreciated. (50+)
By: Amy, WriterPosted on 2023-09-10 -
What's the best way to get ahead of the swarm of online applications & connect with a recruiter directly?
By: Crystal, Freelance English Language TutorPosted on 2023-09-10 -
How do you get your resume in the door? How do you pivot the "at least x number of years experience?
By: TyearPosted on 2023-09-10 -
recruiters & hiring managers often look for the perfect tech skills selling x products or y industry. How to use transferable skills to convince them to look outside the box? I have 20 years of...
By: Pauline, Sales DirectorPosted on 2023-09-07 -
When seeking roles in various industries, how should prospective job applicants tailor their LinkedIn profiles (in contrast to tailoring a resume for a specific role)?
By: Lionel, Research ConsultantPosted on 2023-09-07 -
What is the most difficult about pivoting industries?
By: ToniPosted on 2023-09-07 -
Certification vs Graduate Degree for experienced professionals, is it worth paying for a 4 year degree or will a certification help bridge the gap between experience, knowledge, and capability?
By: Christopher, Operations ManagementPosted on 2023-09-07 -
I'd like to move from software to healthcare into a coordination or management position.
By: Alicja, Technical support specialistPosted on 2023-09-07 -
How do you pivot when you just need a job to make ends meet?
By: AndréaPosted on 2023-09-07 -
Please share some examples on how to answer interview questions when you dont have specific cases to the new industry
By: Cynthia, Sales EngineerPosted on 2023-09-06 -
Any suggestions for how to pivot toward a more forward-thinking industry when most of your experience has been in an industry with a reputation for being conservative and un-inventive?
By: Charlotte, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-09-06 -
I am relaunching from a three-year career break and would like to pivot to a new role and industry, how do I navigate through the transition? Thank you.
By: Ann PortiaPosted on 2023-09-06 -
How to pivot into Human Resources industry?
By: NakeshiaPosted on 2023-09-06 -
What are your favorite job boards?
By: Michael, Nonprofit Development ManagerPosted on 2023-09-06 -
How do you determine what skills are necessary before pivoting vs what you could learn as you go?
By: TaylorPosted on 2023-09-05 -
What is one piece of advice that you have for people changing industries?
By: DilonPosted on 2023-09-05 -
No question at this time
By: Ajay, Design ResearcherPosted on 2023-09-05 -
I don't have any questions at this time.
By: Kenya, Project managerPosted on 2023-09-05 -
What is the best career advice you have ever received??
By: KimPosted on 2023-09-05 -
What do you find to be the most useful resource for learning about a new industry?
By: PatriciaPosted on 2023-09-05 -
What advice can you give someone who's early in their career and wanting to pivot to a field different from what their college degree is in?
By: RachaelPosted on 2023-09-05 -
Do you think having a strategic plan for your career pivot is a good idea?
By: Mary, Account executivePosted on 2023-09-05 -
Can you also touch upon how to bring your past experiences to a new role especially if you have limited experience to show for the new roles
By: Anu, Mobile DeveloperPosted on 2023-09-04 -
I've been at the same job for 15 years. Developed a lot of soft skills looking to transition into a cybersecurity role. trying to crack the code been applying and getting turned down a lot.
By: Christopher, CoachPosted on 2023-09-04 -
Any tips or tricks for older workers trying to (re)enter IT industry/software development?
By: Margaret, Computer OperatorPosted on 2023-09-04 -
I want to stay in a creative role (marketing, brand promotion etc), but completely change the industry (I’ve been in insurance for my entire career). Should I plan to start in an entry role, or do...
By: Amy, Sales and MarketingPosted on 2023-09-04 -
Does adequate re-equipping take a long period of time?
By: AvrilPosted on 2023-09-04 -
What is the biggest hurdle about career transition? What is the likelihood of getting hired when attempting to enter a new career without experience to put on your resume?
By: Amanda, Frontend DeveloperPosted on 2023-09-04 -
What is the top tip for moving industry?
By: NickPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How do you identify your (best) transferable skills?
By: Ace, TrainingPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How do you make yourself look attractive to hiring managers on your resume when your job titles were not reflective of all the work you did?
By: Jenn, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How do you connect with someone on LinkedIn when you aren’t even in the Industry you want to move into?
By: Lucy, Project CoordinatorPosted on 2023-09-04 -
What are your preferred resources/certifications for making a career pivot into tech sales or SaaS?
By: Adriana, Radio Access Network Services EngineerPosted on 2023-09-04 -
In your experience, after someone has successfully made a career pivot, do they feel happy with the decision?
By: SarahPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How can you tell if a new industry is a good fit for you?
By: Laura, Science and EducationPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How to get started into the field Ayurveda from a marketing background?
By: Adela, Global Marketing Project ManagerPosted on 2023-09-04 -
No question at this time.
By: ShanazPosted on 2023-09-04 -
no questions at this time
By: Lenore, Customer ServicePosted on 2023-09-04 -
What kinds of certifications are useful regardless of background or intended industry?
By: JessicaPosted on 2023-09-04 -
How can you best customize your resume and cover letter to get past the initial automated screening when applying to a new industry so that you are considered a viable candidate?
By: Leanne, Senior ManagerPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Transitioning from administrative position to one in data analytics. Guidance appreciated.
By: Nichole, SecretaryPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Any tips for 55+ yr old on a pivot?
By: BoydPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Do you have advice on how to balance increased happiness or wellbeing against a pay cut? If I can expect to make less in a new industry, how do I negotiate salary?
By: ErinPosted on 2023-09-03 -
I studied strategic communications for four years and did not receive my degree due to receiving a D in a core class. I have the knowledge but not the degree, the knowledge I had initially was...
By: Khadijah, Health Benefits CoordinatorPosted on 2023-09-03 -
No question at the moment
By: Tinuade, AnalyticsPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Do you think there are transferable skills from Scrum Master/Agile Coach to Technical Sales Engineer?
By: Kianna, Scrum MasterPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What do I need to do first to pivot into a new industry?
By: Karen, AttorneyPosted on 2023-09-03 -
Beyond tailoring your resume, how else can I demonstrate I bring to a role? I
By: Bridget, Special EducationPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What is the best way to market yourself if you have a lot of transferable skills yet have no experience in a specific industry?
By: Venita, AccountantPosted on 2023-09-03 -
How m7ch does passion count for when one is very experienced (50+ y.o.)?
By: Supriya, Executive DirectorPosted on 2023-09-03 -
How to identify your transferrable skills and update resume using industry specific language?
By: MichelePosted on 2023-09-03 -
I have owned my own business for 20 years, how would I phrase that to be beneficial to my tech job search.
By: JodiPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What is the most impactful, creative and effective approach when following up in your opinion?
By: AmeliaPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What is the best advice to changing industries if you have minimal experience in the industry your looking to pivot into?
By: KetemaPosted on 2023-09-03 -
I've been in the media and entertainment industry my whole career. I'm convinced my marketing skills are transferrable to other industries, but how do I convince hiring managers?
By: IngridPosted on 2023-09-03 -
I'm making a pivot from a manager role for a fitness brand into a job in tech. What is the best way to format my transferable skills?
By: Arthur, Experience ManagerPosted on 2023-09-03 -
I took a career break from financial institution. I plan on going back to paid employment but would love to move to a tech company. What do I need to know?
By: EjumaPosted on 2023-09-03 -
What do you think about functional resume when you are pivoting to a new industry? What do you want to see in the resume?
By: SusiePosted on 2023-09-01 -
I've just started an online course to gain specific knowledge in the field I'd like to transition into (HR/Employee Engagement). Would mentioning this in my cover letters when applying to...
By: Christine, Virtual AssistantPosted on 2023-08-31
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