Careers advice
Tips for career change job interviews
With the right prep, there’s no need to fear career change interviews.
What you’ll learn:
How to succeed in career change job interviews
1. Emphasise your transferable skills
Whatever direction you're heading in, some of your professional skills will carry across.
2. Show how you’ll fill any gaps
3. Know why you’re changing careers and be able to explain it
4. Discuss how your old career could give you an edge
Come into the interview prepared to talk about why you're changing careers.
5. Leverage your network
6. Pay attention to details
Common career change interview questions (and how to answer them)
1. “Why are you changing careers?”
2. “What makes you think you will succeed in this role?”
Show how the interviewer how can adapt your track record of success to their organisation.
3. “How can you be certain this role is for you?”
4. “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
5. “How do you feel about starting over?”
6. “Why should we hire you over a candidate with more experience in the field?”
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