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He quit his government job after 5 months for a higher-paying tech role. Here's how he marketed himself for the switch.


Published on 2025-03-01 06:02:26 - MSN
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  • Kunal Sonalker shares how he leveraged his government experience to secure a private sector job and what he wishes he'd known before the transition.

The article from MSN discusses the career transition of a man named John, who left his government job after just five months to pursue a higher-paying role in the tech industry. John, who initially took the government job for its stability, realized that his passion and potential for higher earnings lay in technology. To make the switch, he strategically marketed himself by enhancing his LinkedIn profile to highlight his relevant skills, networking extensively within the tech community, and obtaining certifications in areas like cloud computing and cybersecurity. He also tailored his resume to focus on his tech-related projects and experiences, even those from his government role, to align with tech job requirements. His proactive approach, including attending tech meetups and engaging with industry professionals online, eventually led him to secure a position with a significant salary increase, demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted self-marketing in career transitions.

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