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HOW TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB WHEN YOU CURRENTLY HAVE ZERO EXPERIENCE IN THAT FIELD

One of the most common job search frustrations stems from people who want to change careers, but are paralyzed by the assumption that they don’t have enough experience.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

While getting a job in a new industry can seem like a daunting task, it’s actually not as hard as you think if you’re willing to put in the effort. I know, the e-word, but trust me—if you truly want to do this, it’s worth it.

So, without further ado, here are the steps you can take to make that leap that worked for me.

Step 1: Define “Perfect”

First, you want to understand what perfection looks like in the eyes of the company that will be hiring you.

In order to do this, you’re going to turn to the job description for your dream role. What many people don’t realize is that these descriptions are effectively resumes in reverse—they lay out the exact skills the company believes you need to be successful in that role.

For right now you’re going to focus on the listed skills (a.k.a., ignore scary numbers like “years of experience required”—as long as it’s not too far-fetched).

Next, you’re going to want to get in touch with someone who works in the industry or in that specific role (more on how to do that via Linkedin) and ask these two questions:

How would you prioritize the skills on this job description—which are the most important?

What you would you do if you were in my shoes with no experience trying to get this job?

These answers should help you develop a solid jumping-off point for step two.

Step 2: Build a Foundation

Once you have an understanding of the skills you absolutely need to succeed in that role, it’s time to build a foundation. Spoiler: This is the part of the process that’ll take effort and work after your long day at the office. Depending on the change you want to make and the amount of skills required, it could take anywhere from a few months to a year. Yes, this will feel like forever in the short-term, but in the grand scheme of your life and your happiness, it’ll be a blip.

The two most effective tools for learning at this stage are (no surprise here) books and courses. Books are ideal for gaining a high-level, conceptual understanding of the topics, while courses help you learn the granular skills that you’ll be using on a daily basis.

A great way to find the best reads is to ask this questions in your informational interviews: What books do you recommend a beginner read? In fact, this is a great topic to ask someone about who doesn’t have time to meet for coffee, but is open to answering a few questions via email.

As far as classes go, there are so many online resources (Udemy and Coursera for starters). Some companies, like Google, even offer free courses and certifications for their products.

Many are free to take and are self-guided, meaning you can set the pace. And, on sites like Coursera, you’ll be given the option to pay for a certificate with the university seal stating that you successfully passed. If you’re able to afford it, I’d definitely recommend it. After all it, it never hurts to have the MIT seal of approval on your resume or LinkedIn.

Step 3: Get Some Real World Experience

Now for the fun part—actually getting experience you can put on your resume. One of the biggest misconceptions about professional experience is that it can only be accrued while working full-time at a company. This is completely untrue. I know, because I did it by launching a side gig.

Not only does this allow you to grow your skill set, but it also demonstrates that you know how to manage your time and go after what you want. Now, the one caveat here is that it’s easier to do this in some fields more than others. However, if you think there’s an opportunity there, there a few places to start finding clients.

While this all sounds like a lot of work, I’m proof that you really can do it. So if you’re truly passionate about making a change, stop making excuses and take the first step.

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