{"id":41,"date":"2016-02-26T20:26:49","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T14:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gsr.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2017-08-12T12:08:33","modified_gmt":"2017-08-12T06:38:33","slug":"247-career-switch-resume-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/247-career-switch-resume-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing a Resume in case of Career Switch (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Continued from the first part of the series:\u00a0Writing a Resume in case of Career Switch (Part 1)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Case 2:<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Same industry\/company, different vertical\/functional area, like a\u00a0Content Writer<\/em>\u00a0for a\u00a0Resume Writing Company<\/strong>\u00a0to a\u00a0Business Development Executive<\/em>\u00a0in a\u00a0Resume Writing Company<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This transition is a little tricky, but again, a little effort and persistence on your part will reap you rich rewards later on.<\/p>\n

In this scenario, I assume myself as a Content Writer for a Resume Writing Company at present, wishing to apply for a Business Development role in another company that also happens to be into the business of writing resumes. While being fully aware of the fact that the role I aspire is completely different from what I am doing at present, I believe that I can perform well at the job, if given a chance.<\/p>\n

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So, how do I reflect that on my resume? I figure out that if I can somehow show the recruiter that through my experience in dealing with content, I have gained a fairly strong understanding of the product itself and can easily sell it to the client, then they might consider calling me for an interview. I need to strongly pitch in the fact that my content writing role involved extensive client interactions, either convincing them or explaining them about a certain approach that I took with their documents. Not to forget that I have brought in referrals due to my work, and am also definitely mentioning the fact that on few occasions, I might also have taken client inquiries and then converted them into clients for the organization.<\/p>\n

Through researching some relevant job descriptions, I can easily portray how I can be an asset to the BD team by virtue of my skills in understanding the product which is being sold. I effectively highlight my \u201cproduct understanding\u201d, and downplay my writing skills, which in turn, prompts the recruiter to call me up for a one-on-one discussion, because they consider me as a potential fit for the role. Mission accomplished.<\/p>\n

Case 3:\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/em>Different industry\/company, different vertical\/functional area, such as a\u00a0Content Writer<\/em>\u00a0in an\u00a0Internet Publishing Company<\/em>\u00a0to a\u00a0Business Development Executive<\/em>\u00a0in a\u00a0Real Estate Firm<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I have to admit, I find working on this kind of transition literally mind boggling. I find these difficult than the rest because the projection of the client\u2019s suitability for a completely new role involves an in-depth analysis and understanding of both the present as well as the new situations, and calls for careful establishment of common ground amidst the transition.<\/p>\n

So, I happen to be a Content Writer in an Internet Publishing Company. I now want to shift to a business development role. I do find one, but it is in a Real Estate Firm. There is absolutely nothing in common; no job responsibilities, not even the functional area, or even for that matter, the new company\u2019s business area. How do I get the hiring manager to even consider me for the role?\u00a0Though tricky and difficult, this is possible.<\/u><\/p>\n

The first step, as evident by now, is to conduct research. I need to compare my accolades, achievements and responsibilities in an entirely different way. I need to figure out what in my experience, education, achievements or skills could be of use\/importance in the new career path that I am taking a step into. I will have to portray myself in a completely new light; re-brand myself such that the recruiter can consider me for the role without a moment\u2019s hesitation.<\/p>\n

This can be achieved in a variety of methods. The very first, keeping the resume objective clearly aligned towards the new role I am pursuing. Then, I can either adopt a functional resume format or a combination of functional and chronological format. A functional format will help me in highlighting my relevant skills (such as communication, client need understanding, pitching writing ideas\/topics to seniors, etc.) more prominently, and it will also be helpful, in case I turn out to be an extensive \u201cjob-hopper\u201d. On the other hand, a combination (functional and chronological) resume is great for me if I have a steady career with less job changes, as it can more accurately reveal my skills with the addition of a \u201cProfile Summary\u201d section, which is a clear portrayal of the relevant qualifications required for my new job.<\/p>\n

Next, I will ensure my resume has keywords and terms that are required to catch the eye of my target recruiter. I will also ensure that my resume is crisp and succinct in its approach, with no unnecessary information. To reflect the fact that I am suitable to be considered for the role, I will try my best to quantify as many achievements that I can. Lastly, I will mention my non-work related activities, which I feel might assist me in convincing the recruiter to call me up for an interview.<\/p>\n

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When job searching, nothing is difficult. You just need to take the right approach and in due time, with a little patience you will receive what you aspire for. Transitioning from an old job to a new one might seem difficult at first, but it is achievable, if you take the first step right. As always, your resume can be your interview gainer, or can be a deal breaker. Therefore, take the right approach, and be confident; you will surely achieve your dreams. Best of luck!<\/p>\n

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This post first appeared on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>getsetResumes.com Blog<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Continued from the first part of the series:\u00a0Writing a Resume in case of Career Switch (Part 1) Case 2:\u00a0Same industry\/company, different vertical\/functional area, like a\u00a0Content Writer\u00a0for a\u00a0Resume Writing Company\u00a0to a\u00a0Business Development Executive\u00a0in a\u00a0Resume Writing Company This transition is a little tricky, but again, a little effort and persistence on your part will reap you rich rewards later on. In this scenario, I assume myself as a Content Writer for a Resume Writing Company at present, wishing to apply for a Business Development role in another company that also happens to be into the business of writing resumes. While being fully…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[374,372,360],"tags":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":611,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41\/revisions\/611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}