Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers Jim Frawley - Changing Industries: How Your Experience Can Be Your Greatest Asset
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Sep 16, 2025 Jim Frawley, a change management expert and founder of the Bellwether Method, shares his insights on navigating career transitions. He discusses how switching industries can expand your skills and enhance your career agility. Jim emphasizes the importance of identifying transferable skills and effectively networking to showcase your value. He cautions against insular hiring practices and advocates for diverse experiences. With tips on reframing roles and building relationships, he encourages listeners to embrace their unique backgrounds as assets.
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Convert Skills Into Tangible Value
- Turn skills into tangible value by using stories and concrete outcomes.
- Show how your perspective and experience created measurable results, not just list capabilities.
Network Early To Gain Champions
- Build relationships and network proactively while you still have a job.
- Seek champions who will vouch for you and put your name at the top of hiring lists.
Ask Questions, Then Relate
- Ask real questions in networking to learn industry needs and steer the conversation.
- Use their answers to weave your relevant experience into a targeted story.