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A career change as an experienced professional

Changing careers completely is one of the most difficult transitions to make successfully – that is to change both work tasks and work fields. For example, Charles, a Corporate Director of Training with 20 years of experience has decided to make a career change from working in private industry to teaching in higher education. One of the concerns he faces, like many senior level job seekers making this type of transition is the age factor. Employers tend to focus on salary and benefit package requirements and the possibility of you being overqualified when looking at high-level professionals seeking a job outside of their usual specialized practices or industry.

One good strategy is having the reviewer concentrate on your transferable skills and knowledge as well as the benefits of hiring a seasoned professional so that your disadvantages fade into the background. Use your age to your advantage by identifying the chosen market needs, how you can meet those needs, and stressing your solid experience and significant achievements.

In being realistic about making a career change, you need to also consider the possibility that you may actually have to accept a position at a lower level of responsibility and leadership than your present one and to do so with a salary cut. Your résumé’s fundamental role is to project your professional image in a way that improves the chance of this scenario not happening.

Another defensive strategy is to thoroughly research your new career interest and work environment. By doing your homework, you become aware of the essential required skills and knowledge. Follow-up with identifying the proficiencies you possess or in lieu of actual experiences can substitute education/training. As a selling point, consider taking professional development course to fill the gaps in you qualifications as proof of your strong commitment to this transition.

For making a career change, as you identify information for inclusion in your resume ask yourself the following questions:
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