Before the pivot: Why career transitions feel so difficult
Build hands-on results that show you can do the job
volunteering in the field you want to enter
a temporary project
pro bono work for a friend
a small assignment that gives you material to talk about
Use insider testimonials to prove you fit the industry
industry associations
smaller professional meetups
online communities
friends or acquaintances already working in your target field
Do exhaustive research to show genuine interest
what problems they are trying to solve
what skills are in demand
who shapes the field
what could be improved
Prepare future plans so employers can see how you will contribute
how you will approach the first week
what you want to learn in
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