How do I get out of the industry I'm in (medical)? It feels like this is all recruiters see as I'm only getting bites from other medical companies.

4 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 21,2024 at 6:33PM UTC

   You could list on your resume intro that you're seeking an admin support role in xyz field. I know a coworker who worked in the movie industry, switched to a medical (hospital) position, but remained 2 years, as she, like you, hated it. She went back to a movie industry position when she was able to find it.

   Best wishes to you.

2. AnonymousJuly 22,2024 at 1:31PM UTC

   Thank you. Very similar story. I hadn't thought of the intro. Hopefully, that will help!

3. AnonymousJuly 22,2024 at 12:48PM UTC

   Try doing it in baby steps. What are you trying to pivot to? Administration? Finance? If you are clinical (especially), try your first pivot to the role in the medical field. That way, it is easier to pivot back if you don't like the pivot but need a break. It also changes your title so that you can use that as your top experience on your resume for future roles. Ensure you have the education required for the new role, and then go for it. Hopefully, you won't have to take much of a pay cut, but that is always a risk in a career pivot (I would know; I've done it three times, and now I'm working on my fourth). The risk is more significant, and the pay cut is deeper the further along you are in your career. Good luck.

4. alexAugust 21,2026 at 10:00AM UTC
   Hello anyone,Changing careers from the medical field can take some strategic repositioning, especially when recruiters keep matching you with similar roles. Highlight transferable skills like communication, coordination, problem-solving, documentation, and leadership rather than focusing heavily on industry-specific experience. Maintaining your own wellbeing during a transition matters too, and https://www.myumbrellahealth.com/ offers resources around primary care and preventive health.