![]() If you conduct informational interviews (and you should), you could highlight key takeaways from these meetings. ![]() If instead you open with a laundry list of your old experience, expertise and skills, by the time they get to the new stuff, they will see you as a newbie and therefore a hiring risk.įor example, you could summarize insights from books or courses you are taking to learn about your new field. If you have certifications or are an active member of a relevant professional association, that can also legitimize your interest in the new field. ![]() If you are working at all in your new industry (even if it’s a side consulting project or volunteer work), highlight that first. You want to catch the reader’s attention early, since they may not read everything, or even if they do, once they see you in the old industry or role, they won’t see you as a potential fit for something new.įor example, you might have 20 years of experience at the bank, but you could still open with your enthusiasm for the latest media trends. Similarly, when you summarize your background in the About section, open with the most relevant and substantive qualifications for your new field, even if your experience in previous industries or roles is lengthier. 2 - Highlight new activities in the About section
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