Transitioning Industries How to stand out from the crowd

Transitioning Industries How to stand out from the crowdEven though we all know that most adults change careers at some point in their lives (many more than once), it can still feel like an overwhelming task-but it isnt.What does it take?A great resume. Write a killer resume that highlights your transferable skills, using the keywords for your new industry as much as possible. Emphasize your accomplishments with quantitative evidence (numbers, percentages, dollar amounts, time saved, growth, etc.)For help with a killer resume check out this page.Great networking.Hopefully, youve maintained a good network throughout your career. You can use your contacts there to lead you to new ones. Also, its critical that you get involved with a social media site like LinkedIn. With a professional profile, you can join groups that are relevant to your new industry and make connections that will help you land interviews.Above-and-beyond activities.Job shadowing is a great way to get keywords for you r resume and provide you with talking points for your interviews. Conduct informational interviews to learn more about both your new career field and individual companies.Professional help.Find a career coach (interview coach) who specializes in your new field and can help you pinpoint weak spots, polish your presentation, and help you strategize the best marketing campaign for landing your new job.Interview skills.You do need ready answers to interview questions and a 30/60/90-day plan, but it helps to remember that your goal is this You must be able to demonstrate to the hiring manager how you as a candidate can address the top 4 things hes looking for in a new hireYou can do the jobYou will do the jobYou understand how to be successful in the jobYou wont rumliche lage a risk to his own continued employmentA job seeker transitioning to a new field will have some unique challenges that a candidate with experience doesnt, but there are ways to overcome those challenges. If you attac k your job search in the right way, you wont be just putting yourself on a level playing field with experienced candidates, but you can actually stand head-and-shoulders above them.Peggy McKee has over 15 years of experience in sales, sales management, sales recruiting, and career coaching. Her website, Career Confidential (http//www.career-confidential.com) is packed with job-landing tips and advice as well as the practical, powerful, innovative tools every job seeker needs to be successful.