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For Career Changers

Pivoting Your Career? Start with Your Resume.

Scan your resume to ensure your transferable skills are visible to ATS and recruiters in your new target industry. Make your pivot successful.

Why Use Our ATS Checker?

Identify Transferable Skills

Our analysis helps you find and highlight skills from your past experience—like project management or communication—that are valuable in your new field.

Bridge the Experience Gap

Learn how to write a powerful resume summary and reframe your work history to align with new job requirements.

Target New Industry Keywords

We help you remove outdated jargon from your old career and replace it with the keywords and terminology of your new industry.

Showcase New Education & Certs

Ensure any new certifications, courses, or degrees you've acquired for your career change are prominently and correctly displayed.

Create a Narrative of Growth

Structure your resume to tell a story of deliberate growth and transition, not just a random collection of past jobs.

Overcome the 'No Experience' Hurdle

By focusing on skills and relevant project work, our checker helps you build a resume that minimizes perceived experience gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a functional or chronological resume for a career change?
A hybrid or combination resume is often best. It starts with a strong summary and skills section (functional) followed by a streamlined chronological work history.
How do I address my lack of direct experience?
Focus on what you *have* done. Use a project section to highlight relevant work, even if it was volunteer or freelance. Emphasize transferable skills backed by examples.
Is a cover letter essential for a career changer?
Absolutely essential. Your cover letter is where you connect the dots for the recruiter and explain *why* you are making the change and why your past experience is relevant.
How do I find the right keywords for my new industry?
Analyze 3-5 job descriptions for the role you want. Note the common skills and requirements listed. Our tool helps verify that you have integrated them effectively.