Career changes don't fail because of skills. They fail because the resume still reads like the old role.
The 4-step playbook
- Pick the target role and read 10 real job postings to extract the keyword set
- Audit your current experience for transferable accomplishments
- Rewrite the resume as the new role — combination format works best
- Earn one credential that closes the most-cited gap (certificate, project, portfolio)
What hiring managers actually fear
That you'll bounce back to your old field after 6 months. Address it head-on: a clear summary that explains why this change is intentional, and a portfolio piece that proves you've done the work — not just thought about it.
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