We always say that you should only take advice from people who already have what you want.

If you're changing careers, that means the best people to focus on are the ones who have transitioned into your target industry from a non-traditional background.

Not only will they be more likely to connect since you have something in common, they'll be able to show you how to position yourself, what mistakes to avoid, and how to shore up any skill gaps!

Here’s how you can use LinkedIn to find them:

1. Make a list of 10 companies in your current industry

2. Make a list of 10 companies in your target industry

3. Run a LinkedIn search for the job title you’re aiming for

4. Click the “All Filters” button of the right hand side of the filter bar

5. In the “Past Companies” filter, add the 10 companies from your current industry

6. In the “Current Companies” filter, add the 10 companies from your target industry

Boom!

Now you have a list of people working in your target job title who successfully made the transition from your current industry to your new industry.