Changing Jobs, Changing Careers, Changing Industries
Change is something we tend to avoid like the plague (or perhaps more timely, Swine Flu).Ã? Yet job seekers right now willÃ? have to investigate something different.Ã? The job you had before doesn’t exist any longer.Ã? There were unique sets of circumstances that led to the evolution of your last job and in many cases the employer worked around your strengths and weaknesses to allow the job to suit you.Ã? This time, you will want to position your skills into a job defined by the employer.Ã? So my advic
How do I find a job when I’m changing industries? I was in sales, but want to do market analysis. Help!?
on June 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pmI recently resigned from the pharmaceutical sales job I had to persue another career path. I am having a hard time switching industries. I am interested in Marketing Analysis jobs, but am open to other ideas as well; as long as they are outside of sales. Any ideas on how to find jobs when switching industries?
Sorry, but I find it very hard to believe that you resigned from a pharmaceutical sales job without another job lined up. These jobs are very hard to get and are sought after by many. One does not just give it up and resign for no extreme reason.
If you were successful as a pharma sales rep, and left the company on your own volition, not fired by management, it will be difficult at first to overcome the hurdle of employers wanting to know why you left without another job lined up. I suggest you put together a stellar resume, practice interviewing, hold your head up and pursue whatever it is that you want. It will only be a matter of time until you find your next home. Good luck!
on June 24th, 2009 at 6:26 pmReferences :
Many years as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in the US and multiple years recipient of top performance awards.