Changing your career is never an easy task. However, a lot of people for varied reasons decide to change their careers. Whether you are changing your career within the same industry or you're changing your career in a different industry, your resume needs to talk to the hiring manager and the recruiter, and he needs to tell them how your skills are going to meet their needs. Here are three tips that will help you write a better résumé when you're changing your career.
Highlighting Transferable Skills: You need to identify skills that are relevant in both your previous role and your target role. These might include project management, leadership, or technical skills. In your resume you need to have "Key Skills" or "Relevant Skills" section near the top of your resume to make the connection for the Recruiter and Hiring Manager.
Reassess your Work Experience: You need to translate your past duties into accomplishments that demonstrate qualities valued in your new role. Focus on achievements that show growth and a willingness to learn. You should quantify your results when possible this way you will convey the value you bring to the table.
Add a Summary: If ever your summary was important, it would be in your career changing resume. Beneath your contact information you need a brief summary that explains your career shift and highlights your accomplishment. Your resume also needs to be tailored to the job you're applying for and not to the job you currently have.
While these tips will help, the best way to change careers is to do it within your organization. Your current employer already knows your work ethic and drive. Find opportunities in your current organization.
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