A change in profession should not be scary. In today's world, this is more the norm than the exception. But you need to prepare for a change of activity carefully. Rabota.ru experts share useful tips.
“Over the past five years, many professions have either gone into oblivion, or have transformed so much that they require re-training. That is, people, even in the middle of their studies, realize that their profession is irrelevant now, not to mention what will happen in 2-3 years, ”says Maxim Sundalov, head of the Englishdom online language school. - So I do not have a question for such a candidate, why he came for an interview on non-core vacancies. Another question, what can he offer? What knowledge, experience, goals does he have? Where and how did you study the specialty you are applying for? Even if I haven’t studied anywhere, but at home, but can show quality work and a professional approach - excellent! It doesn’t matter what kind of education a person has, the main thing is that the specialist be cool. ”
However, not all employers are so loyal. As a rule, an attempt to radically change a profession causes distrust.
Be honest!
According to Svyaznoy recruitment specialists, the best answer to the question about the reasons for the cardinal change of activity will be an honest story about why the applicant is no longer interested in the previous area of work. Among the reasons may be disappointment in the profession, “searching for oneself”, the emergence of new areas of activity that have become more interesting. A good answer will be the message that the applicant seeks to master new professional areas, to broaden his horizons and gain versatile experience.
“Before you go for an interview on a non-core vacancy, you need to answer the question yourself: why do you need this? - advises Anna Sus, senior consultant at Odgers Berndtson Russia. - If you have succeeded in another area - why are you ready to take increased risks and, most likely, agree to a lower level of income? If possible, state this in writing. Better yet, record yourself on a voice recorder. Read or listen after a while, for example, after a couple of hours or the next day. Does this sound convincing? If you don’t believe yourself, then there’s little chance to convince the person you are talking to. ”
According to Tatyana Dolyakova, CEO of ProPersonnel recruiting agency, the phrase “I want to learn something new”, “here’s my resume with other experience, but I’ll tell you more at the interview,” explaining the change of activity only by an insufficient income level is a direct way to failure at the interview.
Prepare a resume
When sending a resume to a non-core vacancy, it is worthwhile to focus on those skills that can at least somehow come in handy in a new job.
“To begin with, you need to decide how truly this vacancy is for you,” says Ekaterina Goryanaya, head of the Wyser Consulting Group (Gi Group's international personnel holding). - If it does not overlap with previous / current experience, justify the transition with a real, very strong desire to develop and unconditional confidence that there will be success in the new sphere. Give the applicability of your best qualities that are appropriate in the new field, provide a plan of exactly where you want to start. If the sphere is related, then it’s a little simpler - tell us about the results already achieved and draw parallels with the new field of activity. ”
“Write a detailed cover letter that will describe why you want to change the field of activity, as well as your confidence that a great desire to take this position will make you an employee irreplaceable for the company in the future,” advises the Deputy Director for Human Resources of the company Jet Infosystems “Oksana Kuznetsova. - It is from the cover letter that the future employer will be able to understand your goals, aspirations and skills and, regardless of your experience, call you for a detailed conversation. Further personal conversation is always easier and more advantageous in order to tell, convince and win over to your side. ”
Do not count on a big salary
“Often there is a discrepancy between the salary expectations of“ non-core ”job seekers and the income level at the starting positions,” said Tatyana Progonova, an analyst with Ankor personnel holding. - Having made the decision to move into a new field for yourself, be prepared to start your career path from scratch. This is almost always associated with a decrease in income. "
“It is strange when a person comes to a vacancy without work experience and immediately wants a high income. An employer invests in you who does not have experience, and therefore can’t provide a high income right away, ”Olga Chernetsova, HR manager of the federal real estate company in Novosibirsk Etazhi, explains the position of the employer.
Be adequate in assessing your opportunities and vacancies
According to experts, the most common mistake of applicants when selling themselves to non-core vacancies is underestimation of risks. It manifests itself most often in excessive self-confidence or even bragging.
“The applicants come with the message“ For me there is no difference what to sell - oil or milk, because I can handle everything. ” Or: “What is the difference, who to manage? After 10 people it’s all the same - how many and who they are “, - Anna Sus shares her observations. - Of course, self-confidence is a necessary quality for a high-level manager, and without faith in your strength you will never convince others that you can do it. However, such behavior can be understood as a lack of readiness to learn and perceive feedback. In addition, another extreme is dangerous, when the applicant himself does not demonstrate confidence that he will cope with the new job and tries to hedge the risks of failure: “Of course, I am ready to try, but you understand, I can not give any guarantees.” Even in the form of a joke, such a phrase can put a bullet in your search for new career opportunities. Of course, we must not forget that the further that non-core position is from your current area of competencies, the more you need to prepare for the meeting and for the work itself. ”
“The candidate’s attempts to belittle the vacancy, devalue it in the eyes of the employer, convince him that experience is not important for such a job (“ anyone can cope with such a simple job, “there’s nothing to learn here, I’ll figure it out in a couple of days”), they won’t even increase the chance to the most active job seeker, warns Natalya Storozheva. “It’s better to demonstrate high motivation at an interview, a willingness to learn and master the specifics of the business, to show loyalty to the company and its leader.”
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