subject: Creative Job Search Strategies [print this page] Many people who have decided to change careers wonder how they can get hired when they don't have relevant experience.
There are not many companies who hire you as a tax accountant if your resume outlines your career in graphics art. No resume will hide the fact that your previous work experience doesn't qualify you for the position you want. The good news is that there are ways to gain entry into your chosen profession.
You can gain admittance into any professional group, by creating agreement. People are accepted into a professional group when other people agree that they belong. This agreement is developed through the knowledge we have, the way we act, and the things we say.
Those who want to change careers need to take a different approach to job search. If you are frustrated with your own job search, try this example:
1. Get started. You should never wait for someone to tell you to be what you want to be. You need to simply do it. For example, if you want to prove that you can design logos, redesign some existing corporate logos or volunteer to redesign the logo for your friend's small business.
2. Learn everything you can. Go to trade shows and educational events, join associations, and read newsletters and books. Visit industry chat rooms and websites. Learn the jargon and language of the profession that you want to enter. Remain on top of the latest technologies and trends.
3. Make contacts. You need to develop a network of people who are influential in the profession that you want to enter. Determine the most creative ways to approach them and maintain the connection after you have made it.
4. Find Creative Approaches. You shouldn't depend on the standard cover latter and resume. This tactic will nearly always fail when you are trying change careers. Many prospective employers will simply scan your resume to determine if your past experience matches with their current needs. As a result, if you apply for a job posting it is unlikely to help you make a career change.
There are not many companies who hire you as a tax accountant if your resume outlines your career in graphics art. No resume will hide the fact that your previous work experience doesn't qualify you for the position you want. The good news is that there are ways to gain entry into your chosen profession.
You can gain admittance into any professional group, by creating agreement. People are accepted into a professional group when other people agree that they belong. This agreement is developed through the knowledge we have, the way we act, and the things we say.
Making a career change is both exciting and challenging. The biggest problem that you will face is having others doubt that you have the qualifications for your new profession. The trick is to stop looking for your dream job and begin doing that job. Eventually, you will be accepted and you will complete your transformation.
