MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers 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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Industry Switching Is Mostly Upside
- Changing industries carries few intrinsic downsides beyond a learning curve and identity adjustments.
- Jim Frawley argues industry switches are 'pure upside' if you embrace the learning curve.
Describe Functions, Not Titles
- Start by articulating the specific value and functions you provide, not just your job title.
- Translate those functions into stories that show usefulness to a new organization.
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.