4 Things to Include on Your Resume When Switching Careers

Maybe you’ve had the same job since 1982, or maybe you’ve already realized your current career sucks.  Hey, we’re not here to judge – or to tell you to stay.  If you need a switching careers resume, you want one that will actually get you out of one door and into the other.  Help yourself get the job of your dreams – or at least a job that you kind of like a bit more than your current gig – by putting the right things on your resume.

YOUR NAME

You’re probably reading this and thinking, “Duh”, right?  Well, spend a few weeks as an HR Manager and you’ll discover that many applicants skip this crucial step.  You can’t get hired if nobody knows who you are, no matter how great your credentials are.

YOUR CONTACT INFO

Make sure your contact info is current and appropriate.  Don’t use an old address or a friend’s address.  Some employers run a background check, and it might send up a red flag if your resume’s address doesn’t match the one on your credit check.  Oh, and please, please make sure your Facebook profile is private if it’s linked to the email address that you use on your resume.  Trust us on this one.

WHY YOU WANT THE JOB

Don’t just jabber on and on about why you want a job.  Jabber on and on about why you want the job you’re applying for.  There’s a big difference.

WHY YOU’RE QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB

Great customer service skills and being friendly are important, yes – so important that nearly every resume says something about them.  Include these if they’re relevant, but also mention things specific to the position you’re applying for.  Receptionists should know how to use Microsoft Office.  Cooks should work well in a fast-paced environment with standard kitchen equipment.