How to Write a Resume When You're Switching Careers

The framework

1. Functional summary first — lead with a 4-5 line summary that names the new field and the transferable skills.
2. Skills section before experience — front-load the new-field keywords.
3. Reframe old bullets in the language of the new field.
4. Add a "Why I'm switching" line — one sentence in the summary kills the obvious recruiter question.

Example: Sales → Product Manager

Old bullet: Closed ₹3.2 Cr in B2B SaaS deals across BFSI accounts in FY24.

Reframed: Owned the full sales cycle for 12 BFSI enterprise accounts, conducting 40+ discovery calls — directly informing 3 product features that closed ₹3.2 Cr in ARR.

Same fact. Recasted as PM-relevant evidence: discovery calls, feature input, revenue impact.

What to study

Spend 2 weeks taking 1-2 short certifications in the new field — even free ones (Coursera, Google, Scaler) — and add them. They signal commitment.