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Changing Industries

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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!

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Video: Changing Industries
1. When changing industries how can you learn “the language” of that particular industry?
A. ) By reading trade magazines
B. ) Talking to people in the field
C. ) Listening to podcasts
D. ) All of the above

2. Why is it important that you learn the lingo of the new industry?
A. ) So you can make friends and have a social life outside of work
B. ) So you can contribute to your new company right away
C. ) So you can gain access to the company credit card
D. ) None of the above

3. How should you expand your network if you want to change industries?
A. ) Tell your old friends you can’t speak with them anymore
B. ) Build relationships outside of the industry you currently work in
C. ) Seek out people making six figure salaries and ask them to hire you
D. ) None of the above

4. How will knowing your skills benefit you while changing industries?
A. ) You can sell your skills as tools that will benefit your new company
B. ) So you can surprise your new boss with them once you get hired
C. ) So you can just keep them hidden but feel good about yourself
D. ) None of the above

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