{"id":14153,"date":"2025-02-18T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14153"},"modified":"2025-02-18T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:01:16","slug":"how-to-talk-about-career-change-in-an-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-talk-about-career-change-in-an-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Explain a Career Change in an Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":14155,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,186],"tags":[356],"class_list":["post-14153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-interview-tips","tag-career-change"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14155,"background":14155,"excerpt":"Changing career can be daunting. Here's how to explain a career change in an interview by being honest, confident and committed.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"So you want to make a career change. You\u2019ve identified the role, written a brilliant application and now you have an interview. Congratulations! Next, all you need to do is talk convincingly about why you want to change career and how it will benefit your potential new employer. Easy, right?!\r\n\r\nThe good news is, if you\u2019ve got as far as an interview, then you know the recruiter is open to someone from outside the charity sector or their particular specialism, so there\u2019s everything to play for. Here\u2019s how to explain a career change in an interview."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Sell your transferable skills","content":"<h2><strong>Sell your transferable skills <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA successful career change is all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/transferable-skills-you-didnt-know-you-had\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transferable skills<\/a>. So when you think about your career history, rather than the actual roles you\u2019ve done, think about the experience you\u2019ve gained from them. Make a list of all the skills you\u2019ve ever used at work and how they would map on to your potential new job.\r\nThen, in your interview, give examples of these skills and how you\u2019ve used them. You can even go a step further and explain how you would apply those skills to this role, as well as bring new ideas and different perspectives.\r\n\r\nYou could say something like:\r\n\r\n<em>I have five years\u2019 experience of managing major client accounts, where I used my communication skills to build relationships over time. I know this is very important in fundraising, so I could use this experience to hit the ground running. I also have some ideas on how to develop the charity\u2019s relationship with corporates.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-5629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_161758760.jpg\" alt=\"Two men interviewing a woman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Prepare for being asked why you want to change career","content":"<h2><strong>Prepare for being asked why you want to change career<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nOf all the questions to practice before your interview, this is probably the most important. You should answer honestly, but keep your reasons positive and focused on the future (i.e. this isn\u2019t the moment to bad-mouth your current job or industry).\r\n\r\nLooking for a role that\u2019s more meaningful, or better aligns with your values? Lead with this. Also, if you have a particular passion for, or personal connection to, the charity\u2019s cause, mention this upfront. Even if you don\u2019t, it\u2019s a good idea to reference their work and why you\u2019d like to be part of their mission.\r\n\r\nFocus on what you hope to gain from the role and how it aligns with your long-term career goals. You could even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/questions-to-ask-in-charity-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a question<\/a> about progression, to show you\u2019ve considered this and would be in it for the long haul.\r\n\r\nWhen you prepare your answer, think about <em>why<\/em> the recruiter wants to know about your career change. This specific question isn\u2019t usually about finding out if you could do the job, but why you want to do it, if you\u2019ll stick at it and if they\u2019d get a good return on an investment in you. If you give clear and honest reasons, then the interviewer is much more likely to view you positively than if you hesitate or avoid the question."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Show you\u2019ve done your homework","content":"<h2><strong>Show you\u2019ve done your homework<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMake sure you\u2019ve done <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/prepare-for-charity-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enough research<\/a> before your interview. You want to be able to talk confidently about the charity sector, the specialism you want to move into, as well as the organisation you\u2019re applying to. You won\u2019t be expected to know everything, so it\u2019s fine (even encouraged!) to ask questions too. But showing you have a good idea of what the job will involve and an awareness of any potential challenges and cultural differences, proves you\u2019re serious and not just making a stab in the dark to get out of your current role."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Explain how you\u2019ll fill any gaps in your experience","content":"<h2><strong>Explain how you\u2019ll fill any gaps in your experience<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re changing career, and haven\u2019t worked in that sector or specialism before, then there\u2019s likely to be some gaps between your experience and the requirements of the role. Two things are key here: be honest and be prepared.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s okay to have some gaps in your experience. The recruiter knows you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/5-things-to-consider-before-shifting-into-a-new-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">changing career<\/a> and will be expecting this\u2014so trying to avoid talking about it, or lying, won\u2019t count in your favour. Before the interview, identify any gaps you have and potential ways you could fill them. What\u2019s the nearest experience you do have and how could you build on it? Could you do a training course, some work shadowing, or find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/the-benefits-of-mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mentor<\/a>? Show you\u2019re aware of your weaknesses and have a plan to address them. This goes a long way in how to explain a career change in an interview."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Go the extra mile","content":"<h2><strong>Go the extra mile<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDone some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/11-brilliant-benefits-of-volunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteering<\/a> in the area you want to move into? Or a specific training course? Make sure you talk about it. If you don\u2019t get asked a question that naturally segues into it, then it's fine to bring it up at the end of the interview.\r\n\r\nDepending on the role you\u2019re interviewing for, you could consider going above and beyond requirements by taking along some work as evidence you could do the job. This could be some designs, a marketing plan or a list of fundraising ideas. As well as demonstrating your capabilities, putting in this extra effort shows that you\u2019re committed to your career change.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-12857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unfair-dismissal-tips-to-bounce-back.jpg\" alt=\"Go the extra mile for a career change interview\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Believe in yourself","content":"<h2><strong>Believe in yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMost importantly, believe in yourself! You have to really believe in your skills and experience and how you can apply them to a new role. If you\u2019re not sure, then how will you convince the recruiter?\r\n\r\nGive some examples of how you\u2019ve dealt with new circumstances in the past, to show that you\u2019re adaptable and comfortable with change. And make sure you look and sound confident in your decision\u2014practice your body language in the mirror beforehand if you need to. Don\u2019t let the recruiter detect any hint of doubt. They aren\u2019t trying to catch you out, but they want to understand your motivations and if you\u2019d be a risk for them to employ. So you need to convince them on all levels that you\u2019re a safe bet."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"How to explain a career change in an interview can be dauting, but speaking honestly and confidently and showing passion, commitment and self-awareness will give you the best chance of success. 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