Tired of endless applications to big tech companies without any luck? This episode of The Career Strategy Podcast dives into industries outside of tech that are actively hiring for UX, product design, and tech roles. From health care to finance, education to retail, discover real data showing where job seekers are finding success.

Sarah talks through why these industries are ramping up their hiring and how your existing skills can transfer seamlessly. Plus, you’ll get tips on how to refine your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn to stand out.

Listen in to get to know powerful strategies for tailoring your job search and hear exact companies that have hired within these fields. If you're a career switcher, this episode even covers how to leverage your past experience to gain an edge. Stop spinning your wheels and uncover new opportunities in growing fields.

Timestamps

00:00 Translate experiences; leverage resume, portfolio, LinkedIn.

04:49 Consider branching out from tech industry careers.

07:23 Diverse growth in health tech and fintech.

11:12 Ecommerce growth fuels demand for UX talent.

14:05 Fora Travel offers convenient travel planning services.

19:02 Explore niche job boards like BuiltIn, LinkedIn.

21:01 Follow, engage, and share the podcast.

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