{"id":2741,"date":"2021-06-07T17:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T21:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/blog\/?p=34886"},"modified":"2021-06-07T17:17:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T21:17:00","slug":"how-to-break-into-a-new-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jerome1greene.x10host.com\/wp\/how-to-break-into-a-new-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Break Into a New Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For more tips<\/strong> like the ones below, read ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel\u2019s new book, Get Hired Now!<\/em> You can buy it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As Americans begin to enter the post-pandemic world, many are emerging with new priorities. For some, that means reexamining their career choices in search of more flexible work hours, more meaningful work, or simply something new.<\/p>\n

But switching industries can be difficult\u2014especially when the robots parsing your online resume<\/a>, or the human hiring managers, do not see your past experience as directly relevant to their open roles. Here are a few ways to make it easier:<\/p>\n

1. Be Realistic<\/h3>\n

While you can jump into some industries by acquiring online certifications, taking classes, or taking a pay cut, others may require more time, cost, or effort than you are able to sacrifice. While it isn\u2019t impossible for someone in their 50s to change careers and become a lawyer, the amount of work involved in applying to a law program, balancing studies with home and work life, and starting at the bottom after years of schooling may not be realistic. But there are other opportunities in the field that require less investment, like becoming a mediator<\/a> or paralegal<\/a>. Be creative in how you think about getting into a new type of job and consider how past skills and experience may help get your foot in the door.<\/p>\n

2. Explore New-Collar Jobs<\/h3>\n

There are many exciting and well-paying jobs that only require some specific education or training rather than a full college degree. Some of these \u201cnew collar jobs\u201d\u2014which include roles like drone pilots, photo editors, and information technology specialists\u2014can be learned online in just a matter of weeks or months. Visit ZipRecruiter\u2019s Course Catalog<\/a> to find courses you can take in healthcare, education, design, information technology and security, marketing, and more.<\/p>\n

3. Consider Freelancing<\/h3>\n

One way to gain real-world experience is by building out the skills you have in your field of choice by doing contract work. Last year, 36% of the U.S. workforce<\/a> worked freelance in some capacity. Freelancing can help you build out your portfolio, make connections in the industry, and work with people who can introduce you to other clients and potential employers. The ability to make your own hours can also enable you to keep your current job, or take on multiple projects, while building skills. A good place to find clients is on freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, DesignHill, and 99Designs. You might also be able to find industry-specific platforms by searching online.<\/p>\n

Whether you graduated from school a few years ago, or have been working in your field for decades, making a career change can be exciting and lucrative, if you approach it the right way. Use these tips to begin the next part of your career journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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