Interviewer: I see on your resume that you majored in economics and worked at a bank for 2 years before becoming a computer programmer. Can you explain why you changed career paths?
Abby: When I was in university, I was very interested in business and the economy, so I decided to major in economics. After I graduated from university, I got a very good offer to work at Capital Bank. However, while I was working there, I became very interested in computer programming. I started studying and learning how to program in my free time. After a couple of years, I knew that I wanted to be a programmer. It was just a better fit for me.
Interviewer: I see. Are you still satisfied with your decision to change your career path?
Abby: Absolutely. Although I am still interested in business and the economy, I love doing programming and creating new and exciting products that people all over the world use. Now, I hope to start programming fun games that people everywhere can enjoy. That is why I am applying to your company.
Interviewer: That is great. And just to clarify, you do not have any experience programming mobile games. Is that correct?
Abby: Yes, that is correct.
Patterns and Examples
I changed my career path because ____________________. I ____________________.
- I changed my career path because I decided that I would rather work on the business side than be an engineer. I was looking for a new challenge, and I also felt that the business side fit my strengths better.
- I changed my career path because I became very interested in cars about 5 years ago. I decided that working as an engineer at a car company would be better for me.
I decided to change my career from ____________________ to ____________________ because ____________________.
- I decided to change my career from a salesman to a chef because I have always been interested in food, and I decided to make it my career.
- I decided to change my career from a computer software salesman to a computer programmer because I realized that I was good at coding and interested in it.
____________________ ago, I decided to quit my job as ____________________ and become ____________________. I did this because ____________________.
- Two years ago, I decided to quit my job as a salesperson and become a sports reporter. I did this because I am passionate about sports.
- About 5 years ago, I decided to quit my job as a marketing executive and become a financial planner. I did this because I wanted a new challenge.
