What more can a career switcher do to find a new job?

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September 12,2022 at 7:11AM UTC

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What more can a career switcher do to find a new job? I have been searching for a new role since the pandemic started after having worked for a decade in another industry. I’ve spent a lot of time, courses, coaching, and rewriting of resumes, letters and portfolio to highlight my transferable skills along with newly trained skills. But I haven’t had any interviews. I only receive the generic thanks but no thanks emails or nothing at all. At the start of this year I returned to the same industry to support myself but I’ve resumed my search again. The people whom I’ve reached out to for advice tell me I’m doing everything I’m suppose to. I’ve also had a few referrals but I haven’t yet received an interview.

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Holly NunnallySeptember 12,2022 at 11:38AM UTC
This is just my personal opinion based on what I've witnessed AND experienced over the course of the last 20 years--sometimes who you know will get you further than what you know. I have been ignored, rejected and turned down for jobs I was 100% qualified for, but hired on for positions where I met only 70% of the qualifications. The only difference was that I knew someone at the companies that hired me. Are you networking at all?
My other thought is to reach out to companies that have either ignored you or interviewed you but made no offer and ask questions. You can ask for an informational interview where you discuss what (in their opinions) your resume lacks, or what specific qualifications the chosen candidate had that you didn't. Not everyone has time for this, but it might be worth it.
AnonymousSeptember 12,2022 at 2:53PM UTC
Hi there! This article posted on FGB may help! https://fairygodboss.com/articles/the-7-most-common-career-change-obstacles---and-how-to-overcome-every-single-one