Tough time getting past final step: I’ve been trying to make a career shift for 10 months now and continue to get rejected at the last step. Im confident in the value I can provide and do well at presenting it. However, once it’s comes down to me and 1-2 other candidates, I repeatedly have been turned down for the person who has more relevant experience as they’re a safer bet for the employer. Would love advice from anyone who’s dealt with this before. It’s tough to get them to take a risk on me

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As a hiring manager who has been burned hiring someone with great experience and zero skills and behaviors shown in role, that’s where my gut goes looking for the differentiator.

My advice is to find your why in a story format so you can memorably stand out as the person who will deliver in role

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I have been dealing with the same thing for about a year. I’m always the alternative candidate, and many times have experience doing the hiring managers work, or their boss’ (been involved in two brand launches and basically ran the US business for one). But when I apply to do a small piece of that at a bigger firm they hire someone with 10-20 years of experience doing the day to day poorly at a different company. It’s the safer bet. I have adjusted my search to much smaller firms and industries - and am having a bit more success (getting interviews) but no offers yet.

What space are you wanting to get into? What space are you leaving.

I’m in your situation, changing from consulting to industry and have less direct experience at times. But I just got an offer after 8 months. For me it was a numbers game, putting myself in front of as much hiring managers and panels and teams as possible and hopefully one will stick. Going a little lower on salary is another way.

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