Learn the industry's jargon — both to include it on your resume and to speak more fluently in a potential job interview.

"Each industry has its own jargon — terminology and acronyms that only make sense to people who are familiar with the field.

Subscribe to specific publications, follow social networks in your new industry, and attend events that are relevant to your target field.

You need to highlight your achievements, skills, and training in your previous industry.

To make your resume more attractive to recruiters when you change your work sector, you should ideally identify and focus on  transferable skills, that is to say, those that are in general demand in all types of employment. Some examples include leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Looking at the job vacancies you're applying for can also give you an idea of what's in demand so you can match the skills you've picked up in previous jobs to whatever you're applying for.

Don't forget that you can also include non-professional experience in your resume, as long as it enhances your profile as an ideal candidate.

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The usual CV format is chronological, listing experience from most recent to least. 

This can work against you if you don't have previous experience.

When it comes to career changes you should opt for a functional resume, which is focused on highlighting achievements and skills rather than on listing the places where you have worked.

"A word of caution: recruiters despise this resume format and most applicant tracking systems (ATS) have difficulty reading and parsing your resume's information when it's presented as a functional resume. This could result in your application being rejected.

The best alternative is to go for a hybrid format, in which you place your skills more prominently (at the top), but still include your work history.

The resume purpose (mission) is usually the first section,  in which you aim to explain who you are through your skills, motivations, and interests. 

This section can be important in your resume to grab a recruiter's attention, especially when you don't have a lot of experience. 

When writing it, try to draw on everything your previous career has given you to connect with your new field.

When deciding what skills to highlight in this part, check job offers and include some of the most sought-after skills for recruiters.

A common mistake when writing a resume is to make it too long, to include irrelevant information, and scare off the recruiter who has to deal with hundreds of applications for one position.

If you want to change careers and don't have a lot  of experience, you may fall into this trap by trying to elaborate on all the skills you "do" have.

Concentrate on your career, think about what's most relevant, and include only the highlights of each of your jobs. 

In the interview,  you'll have time to expand on what you think is necessary.

Following on from the above, it's essential to avoid vague explanations, consider demonstrating your skills and achievements with facts and figures.

As you move up the career ladder, your grades become less and less important on your resume.

However, if you're trying to get into a new profession, it may be worth highlighting your educational background if it helps you to demonstrate your knowledge of the industry.

If you have attended specialized courses or hold a master's degree in your future career, highlight this information at the top and then talk about your skills and experience.