Dear Experts,

I am in job search mode, and have decided to take the opportunity to transition into another field. It is a role I have performed in the past but not titled. Advised by professionals/experts in the field, that it is feasible. However, although my targeted resume has gotten to the hiring managers, and even some interviews, I do not get offers because I lack experience. How do I find the right balance? I don’t want to give up on this new dream!

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Q#411 If you need to sell previous experience as relevant to the new jobs, make them more prominent on your resume. (@gradversity)

Q#411 Start volunteering with nonprofits in the field you want to work in. Get experience (work for free). (@beneubanks)

Q#411 Be sure your resume wows hiring managers your skills, abilities, and knowledge. You can also consider OJT or volunteer. (@MarySevinsky)

Q#411 Networking gets more than rez, but make sure rez shines. Come in w/ 30/60/90 plan, wow them w/ what ur ready to do. (@ResumeStrategy)

Q#411 Ah..the old catch-22 (can’t get a job w/o exp/can’t get exp w/o a job)! Here’s how to do it: http://bit.ly/8Qsvxw (@lauralabovich)

Q#411 Great question! Detailed answer here: http://twurl.nl/67vjii (@louise_fletcher)

Q#411 If exp truly an issue, take a “lesser” job in the same field and “volunteer” for larger projects to expand expertise. (@DawnBugni)

Q#411 Perhaps interview skills need polishing. If YOU don’t convey you can do the job, company won’t think U can do it either. (@DawnBugni)

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