Career change
transition roadmap: skills, portfolio, first job, transferable skills
Career change
Skills audit:
List transferable competencies (communication, analysis, project management) — they make 50%+ of the new role.
Choosing direction:
Intersection: what you can do × what the market buys × what you don't hate. Test 2–3 directions with small projects.
90-day plan:
Month 1 — core theory; month 2 — pet project/practical course; month 3 — portfolio + 50 applications.
Portfolio:
3–5 works showing results — matters more for hiring than certificates.
Entry positions:
Look for hybrid roles: old domain + new skill (e.g., accountant → data analyst in finance).
Financial cushion:
Transition often means -30–50% income for half a year — budget a 4–6 month expense cushion.
Networking:
50% of junior vacancies close via contacts — message people in the target profession, ask for 20-min chats.
Resume for transition:
Do not hide past experience — show how it strengthens the new role; summary about the new direction.