Career Change: Resume Writing FAQs

How can a career changer best present his or her skills?

Create a resume that focuses on transferable skills related to current career objectives.  Typically a candidate changing careers does not have the apparent experience needed to make a strong first impression. Transferable skills that are relevant to your current career objectives need to be presented in your resume to show an employer what skills you are able to contribute to the organization.  Transferable skills are the ones you have acquired from past experiences that are transferable to a different type of job, industry, or environment. These skills may have been developed in many different areas — from past work experience, academic endeavors, volunteer activities, or in various settings which may include hobbies, clubs, community organizations, associations, etc.

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