FAQ

1. How do you make my "unrelated" experience relevant to a new industry?

I identify transferable skills you may not even realize you have, then strategically position them using the language and priorities of your target industry. For example, if you're moving from teaching to corporate training, I highlight your curriculum development, presentation skills, and ability to assess learning outcomes—all valuable in corporate environments.

2. Will my resume pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) if I'm changing careers?

Absolutely. I optimize every resume with industry-specific keywords and formatting that ATS systems recognize, while ensuring it reads naturally to human hiring managers. This dual approach is critical for career changers who need to pass both digital and human screening.

3. Should I include all my work experience if it's not related to my target field?

Not necessarily. I strategically select and position your experience to tell a cohesive story. Some roles may be condensed or repositioned to support your career change narrative, while others might be highlighted prominently if they contain transferable skills.

4. How do you address employment gaps or career "detours" on my resume?

I reframe gaps and detours as strategic experiences that add value. Whether it's volunteering, consulting, education, or family time, I position these experiences as building relevant skills for your target career, not as weaknesses to hide.

5. What if I don't have the "required" experience listed in job descriptions?

Job descriptions are wish lists, not requirements. I position your transferable skills and achievements to show you can deliver the same results, even through different experience paths. Most hiring managers care more about your ability to solve their problems than your exact background.

6. How long does the career change resume process take?

3 business days from the time you complete my questionnaire. I work quickly because I understand career changers are often anxious to start applying and don't want to wait weeks for results.

7. Do I really need a new LinkedIn profile if I'm changing careers?

Yes—LinkedIn is often more important than your resume for career changers. 90% of employers check LinkedIn, and your current profile likely doesn't position you for your new field. I offer LinkedIn optimization that mirrors your new resume for consistency and maximum impact.

8. What industries have your career change clients successfully moved into?

My clients have successfully transitioned across virtually every industry: from military to corporate, teaching to sales, healthcare to technology, retail to finance, and many others. The key is strategic positioning, not your starting industry.

9. How do you handle salary expectations when I'm changing careers?

I position your experience to command appropriate compensation by focusing on the value you bring, not the industry you're leaving. Many of my career change clients maintain or increase their salary because I highlight transferable leadership, problem-solving, and achievement skills that employers value highly.

10. What's included in your career change resume service?

You receive a complete career change resume, matching cover letter, both optimized for ATS systems, delivered in 3 business days in both PDF and Word formats, plus one round of revisions. Everything is strategically written to position you as the ideal candidate for your target field, not someone trying to "break in" from the outside.