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HOW TO CHANGE CAREERS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE

 HOW TO CHANGE CAREERS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE

"Break the cycle of needing experience to get a job, and needing a job to gain experience." Kathryn Minshew

The prospect of changing careers can seem uncertain and discouraging —especially without a background in the new field of interest. Hence, the first thing to do is to examine your career decision and interest

Why do I want to change careers?

Some career changers possess a clear idea of why and where to switch, while others feel lost, you need to know the spike of that interest if you are motivated by job trend, money or genuine passion

Research.

After you have examined your motive and you are sure you want to dive into a different career, the next step to take surveys. Research everything you need to know about your new job of interest, find out about the required industry KSA ( knowledge, skills and abilities), educational requirement, salary, certifications etc

Get Training

Investigate educational opportunities that would bridge your background to your new field. Take courses and certifications (online or offline), Take classes and seminars. Get informed!

Volunteer

Find a startup or nonprofit organisation to work for part-time in your area of desired expertise. This helps you gain a foothold and gives you something to talk about to future employers.

Spruce up your Application toolkits (CV/Cover letter)

Write a Cv that displays your expertise in your current field and your interest in transition coupled with the knowledge and volunteer experience garner from your new career choice. . Promote yourself as a fast learner, a jack of all trades, someone sharing the company’s values, or an applicant with outstanding transferable skills—whatever angle seems most likely to gain the hiring manager’s attention. This is leveraging Halo effect… “The belief that good in one is good in all” Contact EmploymenthubCV for a professional cv rewrite (08080756701).

NB: A functional/ combined CV format is a better choice

Network

Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with seasoned professionals in your career industry. Linkedin is one of the best networking tool to use to sell yourself and connect with experts in your field, not just for information, or connections but building valuable relationships that could yield result in the nearest future.

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