As you are likely finding in your job search, employers are looking for experience in addition to your degree. So you might be wondering how you can gain that experience if no one will hire you. Consider implementing these tips that have proven helpful for many learners in entering a new field:

• Identify transferrable skills, such as customer service, project coordination, and tech savviness that you have to offer the employer.
• Leverage your Capella degree by showcasing the relevant skills you gained through your program.
• Seek out opportunities to build new skills through volunteering and other opportunities at work that align with your career goals.
• Identify unique ways you can contribute to the new field (i.e. perhaps you have industry experience in another function).
• Make connections in your new field early; networking is key when making a career change.

Check out this Career Doctor resource for more information on these strategies and specifics on how to implement them in your career.