Summary say the career change out loud — recruiters respect clarity over mystery
[Target role] drawing on [X years] in [past field]. Strongest in [skill 1] and [skill 2], proven by [one quantified example that transfers]. [Certification/course you finished to bridge the gap].
Key Skills & Evidence 3 blocks max — each = a skill the job ad names, then proof from ANY part of your life
[Skill 1 — copy the job ad's words] · evidence from [old role / project / volunteering]
- [Company / project / club] — [what you did and the result with a number if possible]
- [Context 2] — [second proof point, keep it varied: work, study, volunteering, side project]
[Skill 2] · evidence from [where]
- [Company / project] — [result sentence]
- [Context 2] — [result sentence]
[Skill 3 — technical or tool-based] · evidence from [where]
- [Company / project] — [result sentence]
Work History compact — titles, dates, one honest line each
[Job Title], [Company]
[Mon Year] – [Mon Year]
[One line: scope of role, no bullets needed]
[Job Title], [Company]
[Mon Year] – [Mon Year]
[One line]
[Job Title], [Company]
[Mon Year] – [Mon Year]
[One line]
Education & Certificates
[Degree] — [Institution, Year]
[Certificate bridging the change — e.g. Google Data Analytics, 2026]
When to use this format: career change, 6+ month gap, or freelance-to-staff move. Recruiters read the skill blocks first — make each one's first bullet your strongest transfer proof. Keep the work history section honest and short; hiding dates raises more questions than gaps do.