Breaking Into A New Industry

Finding a job comes with its own set of challenges, but getting started in a new industry is easier with the right approach.

Are you starting fresh, or starting over?

It may be easy to find a part-time or even full-time job fresh out of school for a graduate looking to gain some on-the-job experience. But if you're looking for entry-level jobs that'll help you get your foot in the door to your dream career, then extra thought should go into picking the right starting point.

The first step is knowing why you want to join a specific field and having clear expectations about what you have to offer and what you hope to gain.?

There's a lot of give and take when navigating an unfamiliar industry. Especially in the beginning stages when your professional network may not be as expansive or you're unsure what career path may be right for you. Sure, experience can go a long way, but entry-level jobs can be a great place to start gaining on-the-job training and guidance.

This article has a great selection of entry-level positions in major industries.

Making a change without a degree

Right up there with experience, as an important factor when finding a job, is education. And let's face it, though schooling is a critical resource for industry knowledge, it isn't always an option. A hard-earned education isn't only costly in time and effort, it also racks up a pretty big bill.

Depending on the industry you're breaking into, gaining certification in addition to your skill set can increase your chances of getting a foot in the door. But it's not always at a hiring manager's forethought. You may be surprised that not every industry starting point requires a specific educational background or degree at all.?

Making a career move in an industry can be more about what you're willing to learn than what you already have. Take it from these two articles about joining the Financial or Construction sector.

Strict and flexible career paths

Some industry career paths are more structured in their requirements from start to finish. Plenty of professionals have spent years of schooling and plugged away at internships to prepare and secure ideal career opportunities.

For example, we've done a career profile on?becoming a veterinarian?in the United States.

For veterinarians, their role requires an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a license to practice. This career path entails?approximately 7 to 9 years of studies, 3 to 5 years of undergraduate Bachelor's degree education, plus 4 years of veterinary school.?

However, being experts in the craft, we've also extensively covered the recruitment career path.?Becoming a gpac recruiter?begins on day one of our hands-on boot camp training. Breaking into this multi-billion dollar industry requires a skill set that revolves around making connections and serving people. Zero higher education or work history is necessary because it's a drive and determination to succeed that sets our top recruiters apart from others in the industry.?

Find a job with gpac

Whether you're interested in any of the industries we've covered in this issue or if there's a particular sector you'd like to make a move into, we have the team to help.?

Visit our?job board?and find your dream career.

We're the eyes and ears of leading industries. If there's an industry you want us to cover, drop it in the comments.

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