Changing Industries

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Published on March 5, 2024

Changing industries may seem scary but people do it all the time. If you know yourself and your skills and are willing to put in the work, you can quickly find success in a new industry. Our host Tamieka shares three important tips to go over before you make the change!

Changing Industries

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When changing industries how can you learn “the language” of that particular industry?

By reading trade magazines

Talking to people in the field

Listening to podcasts

All of the above

Why is it important that you learn the lingo of the new industry?

So you can make friends and have a social life outside work

So you can contribute to your new company right away

So you can gain access to the company credit card

None of the above

How should you expand your network if you want to change industries?

Tell your old friends you can't speak with them anymore

Build relationships outside of the industry you currently work in

Seek out people making six figure salaries and ask them to hire you

None of the above

How will knowing your skills benefit you while changing industries?

You can sell your skills as tools that will benefit your new company

So you can surprise your new boss with them once you get hired

So you can just keep them hidden but feel good about yourself

None of the above

Industry changes are rare and typically do not work out well.

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