Changing Industries

Student Activity Worksheet
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
False