Career Change Guide

How to successfully transition to a new industry or role. Identify transferable skills, build credibility, and land your first role in a new field.

Changing careers is one of the most challenging - and rewarding - professional moves you can make. Here's how to do it strategically.

Is a Career Change Right for You?

Before making the leap, consider:

Why do you want to change? (Running from vs. running to)
What specifically attracts you to the new field?
How much research have you done?
What are you willing to sacrifice? (Pay cut, starting over)

The Career Change Roadmap

Phase 1: Exploration (1-3 months)

Research target roles and industries
Conduct informational interviews
Identify transferable skills
Test assumptions with small experiments

Phase 2: Preparation (2-4 months)

Build missing skills
Create portfolio projects
Rebrand your online presence
Start networking in new industry

Phase 3: Transition (3-6 months)

Apply strategically
Nail your "career change story"
Negotiate effectively
Accept that starting over is temporary

Common Career Change Paths

Same Industry, Different Role

Easiest transition
Leverage existing network
Example: Sales → Sales Operations

Same Role, Different Industry

Moderate difficulty
Skills transfer directly
Example: Marketing at bank → Marketing at tech company

Different Role, Different Industry

Most challenging
Requires most preparation
Example: Teacher → UX Designer

Use AI for Your Career Change

These prompts help you identify transferable skills, create a transition plan, build credibility in your new field, and navigate the unique challenges of career changers.