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Do you dream of applying your skills to a fresh and exciting industry? As an IT professional, you have in-demand technical skills and valuable transferable skills that can apply to many industries. Whatever your reason for pivoting, here’s how to make that transition smoothly. Looking to get career ready in IT? Check out these top programs on Coursera: * *Microsoft IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate:* https://bit.ly/3SRfas4 * *Google IT Support Professional Certificate:* https://bit.ly/3H6sh6n Try out these and other courses with unlimited learning through *Coursera Plus:* https://bit.ly/3H4IskA 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Why would an IT professional want to pivot to a different industry? 00:40 Step 1: Identify transferable skills 01:24 Step 2: Upskill and get certified 01:56 Step 3: Network 02:30 Step 4: Tailor your job search 02:58 Step 5: Gain experience through side projects or volunteering 03:18 Conclusion
