Career Q&A: Major career switch - how to get someone to take a chance on you

This episode's questionHow do I  make the leap from an operational role to a sales role?  What you'll learn- That you're not alone if this seems like a tough career conundrum.  - How you can make a major career change (even into an entirely new field) without having to start over in an entry level position.  - Ways that very small or very large companies can present great opportunities to switch departments or roles.  - How to go get real life practice in the newly-desired role rather than simply studying it from an academic viewpoint and crossing your fingers that someone would take a chance on you.  - Steps for building relationships with people who are already in the role: both your future colleagues and the leadership team. Resource of the episode Book -  Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. Tweetable of the episodeIf you don't ask, the answer is no. via @careerpodcast