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Step by step
- Read 3 to 5 ads for the new role and list the skills they repeat.
- Match your real experience to those skills. Customer handling, scheduling, budgets, reports and training often carry over.
- Use a hybrid format: a skills section first, then a normal work history with dates.
- Write a summary or objective that names the move; see resume objective.
- Add training for the new field: courses, certifications, projects or volunteering.
- Rewrite bullets to lead with the parts of each job that relate to the new role.
Example
Summary: "Teacher with 6 years of lesson planning and parent communication, moving into corporate training. Completed an instructional design course in 2025."
Bullet: "Planned and delivered 5 lessons a day to classes of 25 and adjusted plans based on quiz results."
Made-up. The transferable skills here are planning, presenting and using feedback. Look up the skills for your target job on O*NET or in our resume keywords by job.
Stay honest
- Don't rename your old job title to fit the new field.
- If you're missing a required skill, leave it off and show what you're doing to learn it, if true.
Related: Tailor without making things up · Hard vs soft skills · Cover letter. Check your resume with the free ATS resume checker.
Sources
- O*NET OnLine (US Department of Labor)
- National Careers Service (UK): CV sections
- Job Bank (Government of Canada): How to write a good resume
Advice differs by employer and country. Follow the job ad when it asks for something specific.
FAQ
What format is best for a career change?
A hybrid format: skills first, then a clear work history with dates.
Should I change my old job titles?
No. Keep real titles. Describe the parts of the job that relate to the new role.
Do I need a cover letter?
It helps. It is the best place to explain why you are changing fields.
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