Thursday, July 21, 2011

How to Break Into an Unfamiliar Industry


In today's workforce and economy, it is rare for employees to stay with a company for 25+ years , as use to be the norm. Or, even for an individual to stay in the exact same industry. 


Perhaps they continue to work in sales, but move from medical (chemical and supplies) to medical (device). Very often it is imperative to break into a different industry, or even a different sub category as new trends arrive on the horizon. 


We have to be willing to go with the flow, when it comes to change. Some industries will become obsolete and if we are not ahead of the curve, we could be left behind. An example in the news recently? With the rise in popularity of eReaders and the change in economy, Borders book sellers are closing their doors, leaving 10,000+ employees looking for a job, most likely in a different industry.


But how exactly, do you being the process of breaking into a new industry?


This article, from Brazen Career has some great tips on adjusting your sails, so you can stay on coarse in your career.

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