Why do you want to move into this industry?
When employers ask this question to job seekers in Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City or anywhere else, they are trying to find out the real motivation behind the decision to apply. Specifically, they want to know whether you are changing your major because of true passion or just escaping from your old major? Have you thoroughly researched the new major, or just found it hot and “jumped” into it? And most importantly, are you serious about this path?
The best way to answer is to be honest but focused. Don’t say, “I found my old major boring.” Instead, tell your career change story: what you encountered, experienced, learned, and why you found this new major better suited to your personality, skills, or long-term goals. For example:
“I used to work in banking, but during my work, I became very interested in projects related to data analysis. I started to learn SQL and advanced Excel on my own and realized that I was really interested in finding problems from data. I took an additional course on Data Analyst and the more I learned, the more I felt that this job suited me.”
Do you have any skills that are relevant to this job?
With this cross-industry interview question, the employer wants to know what skills you have that can transfer to the new position and how well you know yourself.
To answer this question, you don’t need to list all the technical skills in the industry, but it is important that you connect what you have done with what the new job requires. Let’s take a look at the following example to understand better.
“Although I have not worked in the Marketing industry, my previous job was as a teacher, I am familiar with content writing, presentations, and understanding the psychology of learners. I think those skills will support well in building content and communicating with the right target audience.”
Where and how did you study this?
Whether you are serious about changing your career is what employers want to know when asking this question. The reason is that if you have no education and just think you are suitable, the risk is too great for them to hire you and have to train you from scratch.
This question is also an opportunity to demonstrate your initiative and commitment. Whether you learn through an online course, bootcamp, self-study on YouTube, or practice through a personal project, as long as you put in the time, effort, and concrete results, it is worth noting.
You can answer this way: “I started learning UI/UX design with a basic course on Coursera, then took an advanced course on Figma and took on a small freelance project to practice. I also redesigned a few familiar apps myself to practice and learn to think like a real user.”
Do you find yourself at a disadvantage compared to other qualified candidates?
The goal of the question is to see if you can honestly admit your weaknesses and if you have a positive attitude towards growth and improvement. Employers aren’t necessarily looking for a perfect answer, they want to see if you have self-awareness and the ability to learn.
A suggested answer is to explain that although you are not from this industry, you have the transferable skills, flexibility and determination to overcome any challenge, for example:
“I know that I don’t have as much direct experience in this industry as other candidates. However, I believe that the skills and experience I have accumulated in my previous jobs, such as problem-solving and teamwork, can be fully applied to this environment. Furthermore, I am always willing to learn and improve myself because I believe that is the way to grow in the profession. I am also very enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe that I will quickly integrate into the team.”
How do you plan to develop this new industry?
The employer asks this question to find out whether you have prepared and researched the new industry thoroughly and whether you have a clear plan for the future. Therefore, your answer needs to show initiative, a clear development plan and a long-term commitment to the new industry. You also need to affirm your determination and ability to develop yourself to overcome challenges, such as:
“When I decided to switch to this industry, I took the time to learn about current trends and the necessary skills. I understand that there may be initial challenges, but I am excited about the opportunity to learn and develop in this new field. I plan to invest time to improve my professional knowledge, perhaps by taking related courses or certifications. In addition, I also build a strong network of connections with people in the industry to learn from experience and share information. I also believe that the soft skills I have such as communication, teamwork and problem solving that I already have will be a solid foundation to help me develop quickly in this industry.”
Changing majors is not unusual, but a sign of maturity in choosing a career. Preparing well in advance will not only help you answer interview questions in the best way but also help you feel more confident in your new journey. I wish you soon find a job that suits your passion.
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