Can someone give me advice on how to break into the private sector after being in the public for 6 years? During my time in gov, I worked as a Requirements Engineer and Business Analyst. But, I am ready to break away from the government and go private. I have tried searching but I’m having a little trouble with finding positions.

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First, you should now EVERYONE in tech is having a difficult time finding positions right now. Many jobs are getting upwards of 100 applications, many from people with excellent experience and qualifications. I doubt your failure to get much response from your applications is about you, it is about the current job market.

Second, as someone who only has private sector experience, I often find those with some federal experience have certain advantages. For one thing, if you have any level of Security Clearance it can be helpful for any company that does Gov contract work. If I were you, I would focus on companies with government contracts, if you do your experience (and clearance, assuming you have one) will actually give you a boost.

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Thank you!! I will do that!

Go to Govt contractors position and they will value your public sector experience. There are many private companies who wants to do business with public sector but lacking insider know how and you will be great value.

You can also jump to consulting with public sector focused but they tend to pigeonhole you so use that track with caution.

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