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Most people know that certain sectors of the economy have been hit harder than others, like real estate, construction, and banking.  If you’ve spent the last decade or two working in those industries, what are you supposed to do now?  As you begin your job search and sit down to write your resume, you should ask yourself an important question: “Do any companies pay people to do what I do?”

Remember five years ago when the real estate market was booming and everyone you knew was becoming a realtor?  Fifteen years ago, IT was the popular industry that everyone was going into.  Both of these sectors have been profoundly affected by economic forces, although fortunately, the IT industry is now back on an upswing.

The reality is that the economy has changed.  There simply isn’t a market for certain things for which there was in the past, i.e., new homes.  Some of these markets will return as the economy recovers, but some of them will never be the same.  The changing economic landscape requires workers to change and adapt along with it.

If you conclude that your career is one that needs to take a different tack, your resume should clearly demonstrate where you’re going as much as where you’ve been.  This offers you a wonderful opportunity to reshape your career and align it closely with the type of work you most enjoy.  For instance, for our example realtor, his strong suit may have been combing data to produce excellent competitive market analyses.  This is a transferable skill that could allow him to do pricing in a different type of industry.  On the other hand, if the realtor’s strong suit was staging a home, photographing it, and marketing it online, then perhaps a new career in PR and communications would be a great fit.

Many people have no choice about making a major career change, and others just have the desire to.  Whatever your circumstances, the current economy requires all of us to stop and think, “Do companies still pay people to do what I do?”

If you’re faced with a career change consider asking an expert for help. Certified resume writers are trained to strategically address career changes in resumes. Still not sure? Read what one of our recent clients had to say about her career change resume. For more information call us at 1.800.991.5187 or shoot us an e-mail.

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Jessica Hernandez, President, CEO & Founder of Great Resumes Fast

Hi, I’m Jessica. I started this company back in 2008 after more than a decade directing hiring practices at Fortune 500 companies.

What started as a side hustle (before that was even a word!) helping friends of friends with their resumes has now grown into a company that serves hundreds of happy clients a year. But the personal touch? I’ve kept that.

You might have seen me featured as a resume expert in publications like Forbes, Fast Company, and Fortune. And in 2020, I was honored to be named as a LinkedIn Top Voice of the year!

I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to help you find your next perfect-fit position!

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