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Dear Steve & Jon, I have taught math and science for 8 years and want to move into a commercial job as an inventory control analyst or purchasing agent. How should I structure my resume most effectively Signed: Ready for a Career Change |
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Dear Ready, If I am doing my math correctly, that makes you around age 30, an excellent time to change careers. Be aware that the first question from a recruiter will be “Why do you want to go into inventory control [or purchasing]?” You need to have substantial reasons for your decision and then show that you understand how your skills fit into that career path. For now, forget about your resume and start attending the meetings of Professional Associations in inventory control (APICS) and/or purchasing (ISM). Learn as much as you can about your chosen field, even taking courses either at a local college or through the association. Develop a Job Network through these groups, to help when you begin your job search. Then when you construct your resume, you can refer to the classes and the association, thereby proving your intentions... |
Dear Ready, In a ‘functional’ resume you have the opportunity to elaborate on the ‘Qualifications’ and ‘Accomplishments’ that will support your candidacy for the Inventory Analyst position. Detail only those items that can be clearly adapted to an Inventory position, such as math skills, leadership skills, work ethics, computer skills and people skills,. Upon reflection, you may come up with examples from your previous part time work, volunteer organizations, military service, sports, community or church work. These could be as a bookkeeper, or a storekeeper or maintaining a budget, or possibly teaching computer or business classes. Finally and briefly, document your employment history. |