Change Of Career - Career History Not Obviously Relevant
How to tackle a change in career direction
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Do you want to apply for a job where your career history isn't relevant?
Do you want to convince the recruiter that they should give you a chance to apply your skills to a new career? This is easier now than it used to be, but still requires some subtle influencing.
If you want to change career, the main advice is:
- Thoroughly research the potential occupation, so you have a good understanding of the skills, qualifications and characteristics required.
- Assess which transferable, relevant skills you have developed in your career to date.
- Make it easy for the recruiter to see why they should consider you.
- Provide evidence of being adaptable and a quick learner.
- Show your compelling motivation by being able to explain why you want to change career and illustrate your commitment to your new direction.
- Use the word "because.", rather than "but" or "despite". Convince them why they should give you a chance because of your unusual background, rather than despite it.
Believe in yourself and your ability to take on your new career.
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You might like to try out MAPP's career profiling tool. It will help you back up your arguments with evidence as to why your personality is suited to the career you want to change to.
They offer a free sample report to Interview Stuff visitors. |
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