{"id":577,"date":"2026-05-12T15:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/i-want-to-change-industries\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T15:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T13:32:07","slug":"i-want-to-change-industries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/i-want-to-change-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"I want to change industries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:45\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:49\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\">\n<p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:57\" class=\"text-white font-bold m-0\">\u2190 <span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/tools\/\" style=\"color: #e4e0d8;\">Back to homepage<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<section data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:45\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:49\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\">\n<h1 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:57\" class=\"text-white font-bold m-0\">I want to change industries. How to choose part-time studies that will open a new path? <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<article data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:71\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16 bg-white\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:72\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" id=\"narzedzia\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:74\" class=\"text-[16px] leading-[1.8] text-[#333] m-0 mb-8 font-medium\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Changing industries is one of the most common reasons for choosing part-time studies. Studies do not have to mean starting from scratch \u2013 they can help you acquire the competencies needed to enter a new professional field. This is often the first step between where you are today and the job you wish to pursue in the future.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Begin your choice of specialization by asking: what do you want to change?<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Changing industries can mean many different things, so it is worth clearly defining what you are actually looking for. Do you want to change sectors, e.g., move from trade to finance? Or are you more interested in a different way of working \u2013 e.g., transitioning from operational to analytical roles? Sometimes it is also about entering a specific area, such as HR, marketing, logistics, or controlling.   <\/p>\n<p>Consider:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:93\" class=\"list-none p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">what professional environment you are leaving and what you wish to retain from it,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">what you aim to achieve and why this particular direction interests you,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">whether you already have initial experience or competencies related to the new area,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">whether you primarily need a diploma or practical skills.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Utilize what you already have<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Changing industries does not mean that your previous experience is worthless. Quite the opposite. Many competencies are transferable: work organization, customer communication, time management, teamwork, problem-solving. Your studies should complement what you lack, not replace what you already know. Therefore, choose a specialization that builds on your strengths and adds new tools.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Align your specialization with your new path<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Do not choose a specialization simply because it sounds modern. Choose one that provides specific competencies needed in the area you are heading towards. <\/div>\n<ul data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:93\" class=\"list-none p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you want to enter finance \u2014 consider accounting, finance, controlling, auditing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you want to work with data \u2014 consider analytics, applied informatics, statistics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you are interested in people management \u2014 explore human resource management, business psychology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you want to enter marketing \u2014 consider marketing and market communication, e-commerce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you are thinking about logistics or production \u2014 consider logistics, production management, transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">If you want to work in the public sector \u2014 consider administration, public economy, law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Calculate time and money realistically<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Changing industries is a process that takes time. Part-time studies offer you the opportunity to change without resigning from your current job. However, they require planning. Calculate not only tuition fees but also commuting, accommodation, study time, and potential reduction in earnings during the transition period. The study cost calculator will help you estimate an approximate monthly budget. The candidate planner will show you how much time per week studies might take alongside work.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Consider discussing with your employer<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">If your industry change is related to internal development within the company (e.g., moving from an operational department to finance), it is worth talking to your supervisor. You do not have to immediately ask for co-financing. Sometimes, a flexible schedule, approval for weekend sessions, or a joint agreement on how new competencies can be utilized within the company is sufficient. The letter generator for employers will help you prepare an aesthetic application.   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Action plan for the next 2 weeks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:103\" class=\"p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol class=\"uek-counter-list\">\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Specifically name the area you wish to transition to and why.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Check 2\u20133 specializations that develop the competencies needed in that area.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Calculate the approximate cost of studies (tuition + logistics + time).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Check with the Planner if you can reconcile studies with your current job.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:103\" class=\"p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">If the change is related to your company \u2014 prepare a letter to your employer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:103\" class=\"p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Go to IRK and choose specializations that genuinely open a new path.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:119\" class=\"text-[12px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[2px] text-[#914a6a] m-0 mb-4\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Your next steps<\/p>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:122\" class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_flex_column 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