Sometimes, switching careers
or pursuing a career that is different from your degree can
be difficult but it can certainly be accomplished.
If you're applying for entry level positions,
you are most likely competing against other people who have
little to no relevant experience as well, so that's a positive
thing to keep in mind. Maybe they don't all have the proper
degree either.
If you are applying for jobs that require
experience that you don't have, you may have to take a different
tack.
If anything, having a degree that is different
from the field you want to go into might make for an interesting
talking point during an interview. The question of course
is how to get an interview that leads to a job.
What you might do before you think about
spending time and money to go back to university is to take
a course in the particular field you want to go into to get
you started and that you can add to your resume.
You might also consider contacting anyone
you know who works in the field you are planning on working
in or alternatively, someone they know who you can speak to
for advice.
Networking is often the best way to get
your job search moving especially in the case of where you
don't have a specific degree or experience that might otherwise
be required.
Consider making a list of companies you'd
like to work for and then call each company and ask to speak
with the head of the department or area you are interested
in, not to ask for a job, but to ask for advice. Briefly let
them know what you're trying to accomplish and ask them how
they'd suggest getting your foot in the door given that your
degree is in engineering. Also, ask them about how they got
their start in the field.
At worst, you might make a few contacts
and get referred to people who can positively influence your
job search.
Carl Mueller is an Internet
entrepreneur and professional recruiter who wants to help
you find
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