"How did you go from teaching to tech??" 👀 I get this question ALL the time, so here's the honest answer: this cover letter. 👋🏽 I'm Viv, a first-gen Latina, former teacher, and now full-time money creator. When I was trying to pivot into fintech, I applied to hundreds of jobs just to get my foot in the door. 👩🏽‍💻 I applied to CapWay for a customer support role, but instead of listing my skills like everyone else, I told my story. ✨ It worked. They didn't just hire me for that role. They offered me a contract role as a curriculum writer instead!! 🥹 Within that year I got a promotion and a raise, and shortly after, I landed my first six-figure role as a content manager in fintech. I spent the next few years building a career in financial education for fintechs before leaving to do my own thing 💸 Here's the breakdown: 1️⃣ Do your research (the CEO was a guest on @journeytolaunch and I mentioned it) 2️⃣ Highlight your education 3️⃣ Be honest about why you're leaving 4️⃣ Connect your old job to their mission 5️⃣ Share your story and how it connects to the company or role 6️⃣ Show one problem you solved for others that connects to what the company does 7️⃣ End with your values and mission, and how they connect to theirs If you're trying to pivot into a new industry, your story IS your experience. Don't be afraid to break the "normal" cover letter rules, especially for the job you REALLY want!! 💛 Follow @overgenpoverty for first-gen money content: how to make more money, make your money work for you, and build REAL generational wealth. #careerpivot #teachertotech #coverletter #nonlinearcareerpath #firstgen - @overgenpoverty