How do I explain a career change in a job interview?

With a clear transition narrative in three parts: (1) Why are you leaving your previous industry — frame positively as 'moving towards', not 'fleeing from'. (2) What transferable skills you bring — with concrete evidence. (3) What you have already done to close the gap (course, certificate, project). Cedefop Germany 2025 Skills Forecast shows: Cross-industry competencies such as analytical thinking, communication and digital skills are increasingly weighted more heavily than pure industry experience. WEF Future of Jobs 2025 confirms: Companies are investing more in reskilling — career changers who demonstrate their own learning are welcome. Caveat: In highly regulated fields (law, medicine, engineering) formal qualifications remain mandatory.