Robert Gerberg Jr.: Consider Other Industries When Job Hunting

Robert Gerberg Jr. has a question for job hunters: “Why would you want to limit yourself to just one industry?” He adds, “With so many industries in trouble or not hiring, many people searching for a job want or need to find one in a new industry. But even for those who don’t, why not uncover all opportunities out there for you?”

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The leader in developing technology-based service businesses that operate virtually and CEO of AJN advises job seekers to consider other industries other than the one they are familiar with when job hunting. He observed that individuals with administration, HR, accounting, finance, and legal backgrounds usually have no problems switching industries. Robert Gerberg Jr. suggests ways on how to successfully shift from one industry to another:

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*Identify industries similar to yours. Search for names of industry trade magazines that interest you, scan the headlines of articles for key information – then read the two or three lead articles. You can become well-informed about the new industry you are eyeing within a week or two.

*Know and sell your transferrable skills. Identify your skills that could be put to use in the industry you are targeting; then cite examples of how you’ve used them to the benefit of past employers.

*Develop your selling proposition. This is a brief statement of the benefits you can bring to an employer – the more specific, the better.

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Many practical ways can be done to get the best out of job hunting. Visit BobGerbergJr.com for more job hunting tips.