Career changes can be frightening...

But they don't have to be. To facilitate your career transition, take stock of two key items: 

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1) The target industry

• Which industry and position(s) are you interested in switching to?

• What are the skills and areas of expertise required for the target job?

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HINT: Read through the job postings of the positions you're interested in and get an understanding of the basic qualifications the employer is asking for. 

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2) Your existing skillset

• What kind of skills have you picked up from your previous jobs?

• Which ones match what the employer is looking for?

• Which ones aren't a direct match, but could be valuable nonetheless? These would be skills in transferrable areas like project management and sales. 

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If you're struggling with the resume writing process, the team at Final Draft Resumes will help you overcome this pivotal moment in your life. 

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Resources to help with your career switch

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Below are some of our favourite resources covering resume writing, LinkedIn, and job search tips that will help make your next move as seamless as possible:

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• Don't make these three mistakes on your resume

• What are applicant tracking systems?​

• How to avoid confusing employers when making a career switch

• The five-step job search strategy

• Interview questions and answers

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How can Final Draft Resumes help me with my career switch?

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Simple! We'll work with you one-on-one to distill your professional career, career aspirations, and greatest accomplishments. Our Co-founder, James Cooper, has over 15 years of experience in hiring, brand development, and career services! Check out our About Us page for a full biography of our team. 

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We've written career change resumes for professionals including including CxOs, directors, managers, engineers, accountants, and other professionals from a range of industries including: 

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• Finance

• Science and Engineering 

• Information Technology

• Sales

• Supply Chain

Some of the locations we serve include:
 

United States: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles.

Canada:  Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Regina. 

What can Final Draft Resumes do for you?​

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We offer resume writing and LinkedIn writing services that help you take control of your brand and tell a captivating story that grabs the attention of recruiters and hiring managers.