The 3-Step Formula to Change Industries (Without Starting Over)

When I help people map their next step, one thing stands out - the move is easier when you focus on what already transfers.

Here are the three steps that make the biggest difference:

Kill the Jargon

Your experience only lands when someone outside your field can understand it. Remove internal language and translate your achievements into simple value:

• Saved time

• Increased revenue

• Improved delivery or quality

Your aim is to make someone in another industry say, "I can use that.

Prove It Before They Ask

A CV helps, but proof of ability gets attention faster. Create 1-2 small pieces of evidence:

• A short analysis

• A workflow

• An example project

Five minutes of proof beats five pages of experience.

Get Insider Intel

Job ads won't tell you what matters most. People will. Ask those in the role:

• What does a normal week look like?

• What gets judged early on?

• What problems need solving right now?

This gives you the clarity to pitch yourself properly.

Your past success is transferable. You're not starting again - you're building on what you already possess.