Hey all,

15 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 4:25PM UTC

   I would assume they are aware of you being in a different sector if they’ve read your resume. I would make a point to highlight your transferable skills, and illustrate that you’d be willing to learn the parts that would be new skills. Be mindful that it’s common for people to not know 100% of the things that come with a new position.

2. Lara Ivey KauchakNovember 2,2022 at 5:45PM UTC

   First - good luck!

   Focus on skills and why you are certain that you are qualified. 80% is a huge number!!! every job would have a learning curve - even if you are from the same industry, the new company / hospital would have a different way of doing things.

3. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 6:04PM UTC

   Many hospitals staff their kitchens and cafeterias and nutrition centers with hospitality and food prep and servers from restaurants and hotels. Front desk and back office same thing. Exposure to customer service and hospitality is actually a great fit.

4. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 6:11PM UTC

   Having worked in four industries, I know the feeling. Sometimes it helps to talk with a friend in the industry ahead of time to get some of the verbiage down or to just understand the industry specific challenges. Having a conversation that morning or the day before can also give you a shot of confidence ahead of time.

5. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 6:23PM UTC

   You've got this!!!
   Don't overthink it -- just be yourself and talk up your strengths. The amazing thing is you come from an industry where you've worked with a lot of different personalities and customer experience/service is a HUGE in-demand skill that you can draw your insights/expertise from.

   Also, be sure to express your enthusiasm and curiosity to learn new things! Just because this role is in an industry new to you, doesn't mean you aren't 100% qualified (because you most likely are -- there's no such thing as a perfect candidate). As long as you can speak to being open to learn and being coachable, you're ready.

   Practice your responses -- maybe you can do a mock interview with a friend. Even if you can't, you can record yourself on video and rewatch it to see how you present yourself in your response.

   Also, have your questions prepared that you want to ask the interviewer about the job/industry you might be headed into. As a newcomer, it's good to have these questions ready to go because this also shows your strong interest in the role/company!

   Good luck on your interview!

6. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 6:48PM UTC

   80% is a whole lot qualified for this job. You need to have a role where you bring something to the table (like the fresh perspective of the hospitality industry) and have something to learn. You've got this!

7. AnonymousNovember 2,2022 at 6:56PM UTC

   You are doing research and self reflection that shows you are intelligent! You are qualified. Know that even when you are 100% qualified you don’t always get the job, but that’s ok. You should be confident that you are a strong candidate and have a great interview. I will repeat what others said before- You got this!

8. Anna C AdamsNovember 2,2022 at 7:08PM UTC

   You're bringing all that service industry experience with you; all extremely valuable skills! The foundation of which is a strong sense of caring for others. I think that would be something you could stress during the interview.

9. Charlene BisiadaNovember 2,2022 at 7:27PM UTC

   The company thinks you are qualified or they would not waste their time on an interview. Go in the interview with confidence. Good luck!

10. Ciera PrattNovember 2,2022 at 11:34PM UTC

    Show your excitement for the new industry and acknowledge that while there may be a learning curve, you are confident you will catch on quickly. If you can, do some industry research to show that you're interested enough to have already been doing your homework!

    That was a major concern for me in the past, too - but it's pretty common!

11. Tomilyn RichardsNovember 3,2022 at 1:43PM UTC

    Drawing lines between what you have done in your industry and what the job is requiring of you. Find a way to tell experiences and stories that are the same no matter what indsutry you are in. Honestly both are very people centric businesses and I bet you have alot to offer!!

12. AnonymousNovember 3,2022 at 3:59PM UTC

    Do some research on the basic hospital processes. Pull key words from the job description and read about what current problems hospitals have and then think of how you can relate your experience to help fix or even just acknowledge the issue. Doing even that basic research shows you are interested. I work in an area that most people don’t have experience. But I will move forward a candidate if they at least did some research and asked me to help them understand a particular aspect. Willingness and capacity to learn quickly are really the critical skills here and employers recognize those qualities.

13. AnonymousNovember 4,2022 at 11:56AM UTC

    Good luck today! You've got this!!!!!!

14. AnonymousNovember 4,2022 at 1:15PM UTC

    Wish you the best today!

15. JenniferNovember 6,2022 at 5:13PM UTC

    Thank you all for your advice and well wishes! The interview got pushed back until Tuesday. A couple more days to prepare!