What's the nature of your industry sector experience or expertise?

Experience and knowledge gained within a specific industry are valuable assets you can leverage to build credibility, pursue leadership roles, enjoy job stability, and discover new career opportunities. 

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Industry expertise: Examples include Technology, Healthcare, Banking, Consumer Goods, Energy, and more. 

Sector specialization: Many professionals develop unique insights or networks tied to industry sub-sectors, such as MedTech within Healthcare, FinTech within Banking, or Sustainable Packaging within Consumer Goods. 

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Ask yourself: 

• What are my key industry experiences and areas of specialization? 

• Is my industry expertise still valued and up to date? 

• What trends or innovations are shaping my industry, and do I have the skills to respond? 

• Which industry-specific skills or certifications should I pursue to remain competitive? 

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Reflect on both the depth, breadth and context of your industry experience.

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• For example, consider whether you have spent several years developing deep expertise in a core role or niche area, or if you have gained exposure across multiple functions or sub-sectors within the industry. Recognizing this helps clarify where you add the most value and where you may want to broaden your experience.​

• Consider the unique context of the industry in which you have worked. Some industries are highly regulated, fast-evolving, or exposed to global trends, while others present significant challenges or opportunities for innovation. Think about any sector-specific conditions—such as compliance requirements, market volatility, or high-value project work—that have shaped your skill set and provided you with transferable or specialized competencies that are attractive to other industries.​

• Evaluate the era or current stage of your industry. Is it emerging and characterized by rapid growth and innovation? Is it in a phase of maturity or steady performance, or is it facing decline and restructuring? Reflect on how the stage of your industry has influenced your work, opportunities for leadership, and need for adaptation. For example, working in an emerging industry could offer early adopter advantages and require resilience, whereas a plateaued or declining sector may place greater emphasis on change management and transformation skills.