Switching industries while keeping a similar role requires showing how your skills transfer. Learn how to write a cover letter that bridges your past industry with your new target.
Professionals changing industries but staying in similar roles, those diversifying experience, and people seeking new challenges.
“As a Product Manager with 6 years of experience in fintech, I'm excited to bring my skills to the healthcare technology sector at [Company]. The complexity of building compliant, user-friendly products in regulated industries translates directly to your mission of improving patient outcomes.”
“My background in fintech has prepared me to navigate complexity and regulation while keeping users at the center—exactly what healthcare technology demands.”
Industry switch means same role, different industry (marketing in retail to marketing in tech). Career change means different role entirely.
Often yes. Fresh perspectives from other industries can drive innovation. Position your background as bringing new ideas and best practices.
Not necessarily. If your skills transfer and you've done your homework on the new industry, you can often maintain level or even advance.