Thinking of a career transition?

Congratulations on taking the first step.

We're increasingly being asked how to career transition in the current environment.

There's no hard, fast rule for this but a few principles can help guide, accelerate, and force multiply your efforts.

1. Up-skill. Learn related or even different subjects and skills, but do so with the intent to find and solve a problem. Instead of learning for the sake of learning the subject, take moments to think deeply, read from journals in the field, and listen to podcasts to identify a problem that could be solved. Then commercialize the skill with use case development that solves the problems you've identified, demonstrating in your next role that you're ready to solve customer problems.

2. Get unconventional. Thoughts on job searching in a new sector can be biased toward big, established companies. Instead, think small. Working for medium-sized firms can offer some stability with small business feel. Working for small and growing firms can offer incredible front row, rolling up the sleeves type opportunities to work on high-visibility projects, especially if one is willing to be flexible about job description. Lastly, consider seeking 1099-type roles, where you're working as a consultant and able to complete work autonomously but only if one's skill is sufficiently prepared.

3. Get into new and different rooms in the sector. Start with your local Chamber of Commerce for event listings and recommendations. Hit up industry councils. Visit specialized seminars by guest speakers in the new sector. Not only can you get more familiarized with current narratives, momentum, and changes in the sector, but can make excellent and life-long connections. Even better, you can learn about new problems along with established methods and new tool sets.

These points should help your transition take momentum into your next career take off. Are you an experienced engineer, analyst, or business professional seeking a role with one of our customers? Feel free to submit your resume here in the Jobseeker section.

If you're seeking ideas for more specific questions about career transitioning, email us: info@amphib-digital.com

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