From the course: Switching Your Career
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Be the candidate of choice
- Most hiring managers have little training on how to interview. Why would they? Hiring isn't their primary role and they likely only do it a few times each year. So unfortunately, many are terrible interviewers. This is another reason they're partial towards traditional candidates, because they assume these candidates understand the industry lingo, know the key players, recognize what the job's about, can navigate the culture, and can hit the ground running without much training. All, some, or none of these assumptions may be true. Regardless, the odds are against you as a switcher, so you need to be ready. Here's what'll tip the hiring managers in your favor. You were referred by someone whose opinion the hirer trusts. You clearly articulated how your transferrable skills and experience will lead to relevant results. You've demonstrated commitment to the career switch by taking action, like participating in industry events, volunteering for projects, or creatively gaining relevant…
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