How do I get into the job I really want if everybody wants experience but employers are not giving me the opportunity?

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Networking. More often than not you’ll need a sponsor who is willing to take on the risk of hiring you or advocating for you in a role that doesn’t fit your experience profile. It might take a while, so take jobs that are related to or present you the opportunity to interact with leaders in the job you want so that you can prove your abilities and potential to those decision makers.

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Can't emphasize how important it is to have an extensive network in this space.

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It takes some time to find the right job. How long have you been working? What are you doing now and what do you want to do?

Apply, apply, apply, apply unfortunately. What are you trying to move into?

Get related experience.

I am also a Relationship Banker, so we probably work for the same company.... I would say get involved in business resource groups to meet people from other lines of business... sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know.

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