I am currently looking for a career change, but I do not have the right educational background to apply for the jobs that I am pursuing. Meanwhile I am getting calls from recruiters for job opportunities in my current field. Do I continue to tell them that I am not interested in the position or remove my resume from job boards?
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Good morning,
Thank you for your service and I would like to try to answer this for you. There are several suggestions that most services and internet sites recommend, and they are right.
Give your resume a format change and lead with a summary that outlines your skills and qualifications. Share generalities from past positions to translate how it will be beneficial in new roles, like projects or management positions. Use clear language to describe your career objectives, but highlight key wording from job descriptions and any accomplishments you have achieved. Keep the verbiage in present tense and have others read through it for feedback. If you can pursue any certifications or even CEU (Continuing Education Units) will show how interested you are and make recruiters take notice.
I hope this helps you on this new journey and I wish you all the best.
Kindest regards,
Merry Vickers
Hi John,
In addition to the advice already, I'd suggest you start a plan to acquire the educational background you need for the career you desire. There are great resources out there that are on-demand and let you take steps to learning more about a desired field in your own time and virtually. Suggest looking at coursera.org. As for the headhunters reaching out to you. Before you respond, check out their website. See if there are postings relative to your desired career. Perhaps they can be a door into speaking with another recruiter over a position of interest, or can point you in the right direction.
Hi, John,
It would be ideal if you could find a company that has an opening in your current profession, but also has positions in your desired career. That way, you could prove yourself first, then post for a different position if one arises. But perhaps your two interests are too different for that possibility.
A strong consideration in your decision will be your financial situation. Can you afford to wait for your dream job? Also, keep in mind that employers seem to look favorably on people who are currently working. It proves that you have the drive and the need to be employed. So maybe you could take something in your current field, but keep your eyes open.
My answers are a bit general, but maybe they will help. Best of luck!
Follow John Green's advise. Also, use the time to enhance your education in your desired field. You may not need another degree but demonstrating that you acquired a formal education in your field plus your current experience will help you.
Never say "No". Don't remove your resume.
Adjust your market availability according to your preference. Read "market availability" as salary requirement.
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