I’m not talking about deceiving employers, but I’m referring to showcasing the details that will help connect the dots for employers. You have creative freedom to choose which details you include and which you cut to help present you as the best fit for the job that you want.
So what can you do about those work history issues? First, remember that your resume is a marketing tool and not an autobiography. What To Include In A Resume When Changing Careers Need to nix that outdated Objective Statement or boring Summary? This Branding Statement Cheat Sheet will help you present yourself as the best fit for the job you want A hybrid resume format makes it easier to optimize your resume with keywords that ATS will be looking for and faster for recruiters and HR professionals to identify the top qualifications and skills needed to thrive in the role they’re filling without showcasing work history issues. This format combines the best aspects of a functional and reverse chronological resume by filling the top third of a resume’s first page with a Branding Statement and easy-to-skim Skills section before organizing your skills and abilities in detail throughout a reverse-chronological Experience section. When in doubt, opt for a hybrid resume format. This format is more challenging for college graduates, career changers, and those returning to the workforce after a personal leave of absence or unemployment to downplay employment gaps or less relevant experience. Both ATS and hiring professionals love this layout because it clearly demonstrates your career progression and abilities in an easy-to-digest format.
Recruiters and HR professionals have also said that these resume formats signal to them immediately that you have something to hide.Ī reverse chronological format organizes your information by your dates of employment starting with your most recent job working its way back. Unfortunately, ATS won’t know what to do with this information when parsing or scanning your resume and organizing your information in its database.
In the past, functional resume formats were recommended for those with minimal experience because it emphasizes your skills and downplays your experience. While there may not be a right or wrong way to organize your information on your resume, there are certain resume formats that Applicant Tracking Systems (commonly referred to as ATS) and recruiters or HR professionals prefer.Ī functional resume format organizes your information by skills followed by a brief list outlining your work history. Pros & Cons Of The Most Common Resume Formats Let’s explore the different ways that your resume can help you change careers. For others, that meant removing the nuances and intricacies of their day-to-day to focus on the “big picture” goals of the role. The key was reframing their experience in a way that connected the dots for employers that they were the best fit for the role without ever holding that job title before.įor some, that meant organizing their information on their resumes differently than others at their career level to downplay the skills and abilities they didn’t possess. I’ve helped Sales Associates transition into Insurance Adjuster roles, Travel Agents transition into Customer Success Manager roles, and Manufacturing Team Leads transition into HR Manager roles in big tech companies. You may think you’re pigeonholed in a certain industry, but I don’t believe for a second that you don’t have enough relevant experience to make that career change you’re pursuing. Whether you’re pursuing a major shift in career fields or a slight pivot into a different industry, the challenge ahead of you is to convey how your skills and abilities will transfer into a new role.
You’re not the only one considering a career change right now! Originally published by Off The Clock Resumes LLC
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