Create a New Resume for a Career Change

Most people will go through a career change at some point during their lives, with the average professional these days switching jobs about five or six times throughout their working years.

This could be the result of long-held aspirations, drastic changes to the job market such as what happened during the pandemic, or perhaps for financial reasons.

Study your new career : Before sitting down to write your new resume, it is vital that you do thorough research and ensure you know as much as possible about your new career path.

Upskill yourself : You should have a clear idea of industry standards and any qualifications that could help to further your chances of landing a role. Learn new skills and work towards new qualifications or experience.

Start from scratch : Tailor your new resume carefully; lead with your transferable skills & achievements rather than employment history. Highlight your valuable talents.

Cut out any irrelevant information : It is better that you submit a shorter but more relevant and persuasive resume rather than a longer one. Remove information that is clearly not pertinent to the new role.

Changing careers means creating a new resume that is tailored to your new chosen industry. Consider using a Combination Resume format to pull it all together.

Visit the Calgary Career Hub Virtual Resource Room for excellent relevant information about job searching, including a sample template for a Combination Resume ( you will find it in the Resumes category).

The Virtual Resource Room at Calgary Career Hub is a self serve portal open to everyone, 24/7 and 365 days per year. Check it out. Click this link and get a password :Virtual Resource Centre