I am trying to find a new job, i.e. changing career but I am finding it hard to transition. I am not sure if it's my reusme/cover letter or my lack of experience within that field (I've been getting a lot of rejections where I apply). I am working in healthcare and I want change to banking or corporate for a better pay and progression as there is no progression in my field. I have a degree in commerce but after graduation I worked for a few months in a bank and had some issues so I decided to give healthcare a try. Fast Forward a couple of years, I've realised that this career is not the career that I want. What should I do?
Help with Career Changes
iceteacake on 07/11/2022 - 15:39
Last edited 07/11/2022 - 16:15
Last edited 07/11/2022 - 16:15
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Office Politics.
And similar reason now?
Put it this way, is anyone that you currently or previously worked for going to give you a positive reference?
No, my work place is very good compared to the last place, good manager and colleagues and everyone is helpful towards each other.
It's just there's no progression in this field and I need more $, I'm in mid 20 and there is no challenge here.
no progression in this field and I need more $
Start your own business in your free time.
If/when it takes off, then you can leave your current job.
I need more $
Combine your skills and apply for a job at Pfizer in their accounts department.
When the customer is Aus gov and the product advertised on the national broadcaster, your job is secure.
I am not sure if it's my reusme
It may be your spelling.
I am currently in healthcare and is wanting to move…
Or their grammar?
I corrected it, ty!
It's a typo on my phone.
Mid 20s so you have plenty of time if you want to pivot.
Reach out to your friends in those areas/industry and see if you can pick their brain about the type of roles, trajectory, market etc. Have a lunch or coffee and reconnect, be genuine and maybe get a referral as well.
You're pretty much at that research and fact finding stage so you want to invest in understanding the lie of the land.
Mid 20s so you have plenty of time if you want to pivot.
There are some good Excel courses on Udemy.
It really depends on what field and what level you're going for. You should be fine applying for a junior level position e.g. analyst. Having prior experience in anything really helps. What would really make you stand out is having the required technical skills or some basic knowledge about the role you're applying for.
When I applied to CBA for a Senior Analyst position I had a couple of things going for me and got called for a 2nd interview in 1 hour:
1) Confidence (from interviewing at 10 other places beforehand, wasn't very confident with my first one)
2) Had the required technical skills: SAS and SQL
3) Worked in a similar field beforehandI don't know whether this actually works but I put in invisible text all the keywords like "passionate" "organised" and all possible languages I might need like "R" "Python" "C++" so that bots don't filter me out.
Reality is, if you want to start in a new industry, you need to start from the beginning. Go look for a Call Centre, Customer Service (such as a teller) or entry level administration type job. Banking/Finance jobs are always advertised on LinkedIn, so create a profile and start there. Alternatively, get your friends who are already working in that industry to refer you in.
What were they?