No degree? No network? No problem

People get stuck on the industry rather than the transferable skills. This means that the resume doesn’t reflect a skill set applicable to the new industry but often times it’s similar. We also find people don’t ask for mentorship or know how to seek it out. There are so many good resources and most people are happy to share a few minutes a month to mentor or educate if the request appears genuine. Rejections come with the territory, but like anything, it’s a numbers game. The more people you share your goals with or your dream the more likely someone is going to step up and give you advice or a recommendation. Additionally, people don’t think long-term. Sometimes to shift an industry takes time. Maybe start out at a feeder company or supplier to the target industry. Start a blog, whatever it is, start showing others that you deserve to be here. Lastly, and I think this is why it’s a great interview, is that everything is challenging and takes persistence. If it comes easy then that’s not the norm. It will take sacrifice, time, money, and loss of other activities to make a pivot. Only you can decide if worth it. Isabelle Roughol thanks for sharing.

I do not have a degree. I worked my way up to where I am, by working hard. It is not easy! But definitely achievable! Perseverance, persistence, and a lot of patience!