When changing careers in a resume?

I would like some ideas to help me construct a resume when I am going from a 20 + year career in the medical field to a career in photography assistant area. I just need my mind to think about how to blend my skills with the medical career to a photographer assistant.



I have already written my cover letter and have put in the positives that I believe I possess for the new career.



Thank you in advance for your kind answers and ideas.



When I put down the experience and education, it is all medical as I have 4 degrees but have only worked in one particular field since 1990. I have had other jobs as second jobs like McDonald's and Meijer, but that was about 10 years ago. I do not want to put all my jobs on there.When changing careers in a resume?
i just switched careers, too, with little experience in my future field but a good bit in my past one. for one, i would include an Objective section at the top of your resume as a way of reiterating your interest in photography and not medicine.



for my resume, i've leaned heavily on bulleting the specific job-related responsibilities from my internships. just as a matter of space, it has cut out a past job and filled the page with more industry-specific responsibilities.



don't add McDonalds because nobody really cares about that and you can always mention that in the interview if it becomes appropriate. i wouldn't completely dismiss your previous career, either, as i'm sure you've already thought of good ways to talk about how that experience is going to make you an asset in your new career. "I take beautiful x-rays" or something like that:)



even though your career change is about as unrelated as mine is, it at least shows you have plenty of professional experience and already know how to conduct yourself on a job.



edit: for every single cover letter i write, i make an effort to say how experience in my previous career gives me that added benefit in my new one. i know yours are quite unrelated, but there has to be something. you really have to turn your past into a "value added," you really need to look at this more as a benefit than a detriment, because this is probably the one thing that is making you unique versus all of the other applicants to the position.When changing careers in a resume?
Hello,



Take a good, hard look at your transferable skills and highlight the ones that can help land that job in the new field.



This article should help you :-) Good luck with your job search!When changing careers in a resume?
I think a resume book would better help you.When changing careers in a resume?
Probably the best thing to do is what you have been doing. Pre-sell yourself in a one page cover letter, then follow it up with a two page resume, followed with a sharp, in person interview. Most employers ARE looking for people with multiple skill sets. Thus, having someone on site with medical experience will make THEIR health care cost premiums lower, IF you decide to 'share' some of your expertise with them. When they ask you why you want to make the 'switch', make sure you tell them 'better opportunities'. And, of course, have a solid answer in mind to the "...well, why would you want to take a pay cut..." or "...because you are used to making more money than we are offering, what will get you to stay with us..." type questions. TTFN!

What do I need to do to get started on a business career?

I'm 15 and I'm going to start my sophomore year next year with 3.75 gpa and no community hours or no job. my goal is being a mcdonalds franchise owner in the future. I live in Georgia btwWhat do I need to do to get started on a business career?
For starters... how about a career with McDonalds. You should be ready to start flipping those Burgers once you turn 16.



If you want to advance with McDonalds... then you need to do what every real manager candidate does: Not whine and cry and complain like your co-workers, be there when others call in sick and always go the extra mile to have the place in the best possible condition during your shift.



"Wasn't Me"... "not my problem"... and "I didn't do it" will never come across your lips if you want to become a Manager of any business.

If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?

http://www.mcdonalds.ca/en/careers/restM鈥?/a>If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
1. some people get paid more by claiming unemployment benefits than they would by working for mcdonalds.



2. the rest of people think they are too good to work there.If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
You're an idiot and a troll. I do seriously hope you never have to face unemployment in your life. It's becoming a reality for more and more people in this current recession.
are u stupid, mcdonalds pay rate is so poor, i work there and get only 5 dollars an hour, and do u think that 5 dollars is going to cover food,rent,mortgage,clothing,water,electr鈥?and petrol..i think notIf people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
People use to could walk into Mcdonald's and walk out with a job.Now they do background checks,drug tests.They want males who wear braids to cut there hair.Their face has to be clean shaved.There are rules for females too.
because there are only so many of those jobs available and after 25 years in the business many of the responses are "sorry you are over-qualified" what the hell is over qualified anyway?If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
Okay, you won!

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If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?

http://www.mcdonalds.ca/en/careers/restM鈥?/a>If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
Well, there aren't a lot of jobs in the fast Food Industry as there used to be.If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
Because in lots of places, even Mc Donalds and the likes aren't hiring thats how bad unemployment has gotten.



Not only that but if they did lose their jobs, they get unemployement which they paid into and it to many is more than they would make at McDonalds.If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
Probably because a shift manager at McDonalds makes about $9 hr which translates to $18k a year. Barely over the poverty line and probably won't cover most of their expenses after paying about $4,200 in taxes.If people are having a hard time with unemployment, why don't they choose this instead of welfare?
A lot of it probabaly comes down to pride.

Are there any job opportunites for the future for someone with a mathematics degree?

I'm also getting my teacher certification, but my uncle says thats a waste because of budget cuts. ALSO, he said being a math major isn't enough, that there are no job oportunites in it...he was a factory worker laid off in the 80's recession who now manages mcdonalds. ). He said there aren't any opportu ites in the economy for my generation and this career and I'm scared....what should I do?Are there any job opportunites for the future for someone with a mathematics degree?
When I majored in mathematics, one of my favorite instructors cautioned that unless I studied something along with mathematics, I'd be limiting myself regarding career options. He taught college mathematics, but he had his own business of electrical consulting. I found that engineering and computer science were good minors. Later on, I went back to college and majored in these as technology advanced in those subjects.

In my opinion, there will be jobs for you, such as teaching and research. I don't think a teaching certification is a waste, so much as the pay may not be as pleasing to you as jobs which include math along with some other subject. Don't be discouraged with your major in math. The bottom line is what makes you happiest.Are there any job opportunites for the future for someone with a mathematics degree?
http://www.onetonline.org/



O*NET is a very wonderful tool. You can check job credentials, average salaries, and specific jobs in any field all on one website. Look in your state or whatever state you wish to work in under whatever you feels applies to "math majors". It will also show you expected job growth for the next 10 years or so. It is free, relevant, and helpful! :)
If you love it, you'll find a way to use it in one way or another :)

Good Luck!



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http://www.math.hope.edu/links/careers.h鈥?/a>



http://www.google.ca/search?q=jobs+which鈥?/a>Are there any job opportunites for the future for someone with a mathematics degree?
Bachelor Degree in Mathematics

Masters Degree in Engineering.



We will always need engineers.
the prospects for math are not great, but you could go into encryption or computer science...



you could teach but it might be in some area where no one wants to live ... or in a private school ...Are there any job opportunites for the future for someone with a mathematics degree?
why dont you go in engineering since you've already majored in math...
Math teacher with minimal pay.
i wouldnt count it

Did McDonald's stop using the Hamburglar because he held a kid ransom for a couple of cheeseburgers?

I know that guy was getting real desparate near the end of his career, and I heard this rumor. Is it true?Did McDonald's stop using the Hamburglar because he held a kid ransom for a couple of cheeseburgers?
That's something I haven't heard before but hey...ya never know.

Word around the campfire is that Ray Croc gave the Hamburglar the boot, because it had "criminal connotations" regarding his character. In some form or another, he was always "stealing" some McDonald food in the TV commercials. He was my favorite, he kinda reminded me of Alice Cooper a bit. Take care.Did McDonald's stop using the Hamburglar because he held a kid ransom for a couple of cheeseburgers?
They still use the Hamburglar. Robble, robble!
i dont know but weird question i give you that muchDid McDonald's stop using the Hamburglar because he held a kid ransom for a couple of cheeseburgers?
totally agree with cutiepie
Oh my what have we come to? I thought it was because he was attracting to many criminals to the restaurant! You know they figured it was a place for the ones who like to commit crimes!Did McDonald's stop using the Hamburglar because he held a kid ransom for a couple of cheeseburgers?
Yeah and the hamburglar held the mcdonalds up with tons of those mcdonalds happy meals toys.And was launching them at the staff lol wow that was funny to type
Robble, robble!



Hamburglar is still one of the core McDonaldland characters, appearing in the actual restaurants and associated merchandise. Despite this, there has been recent controversy over the image the Hamburglar presents to children. Specifically, parental organizations have begun to lobby McDonald's for the removal of this character because he presents theft as a justifiable means of acquiring sustenance.

Possible to own a already famous clothing store?

oh hay there.

i was just thinking about a few future careers %26amp; was wondering if it was possible to own a clothing shop/franchise? such as a Forever 21, American Eagle, Garage, Target, Winners %26amp; others.

as in, buying the store as you would buy a Popeyes or McDonalds %26amp; running it.



some interesting %26amp; cool career ideas would be good too. thanks! :)Possible to own a already famous clothing store?
Is it possible to purchase an already famous clothing store? Of course. You could possibly buy one that someone wants to sell or get authorized by the company headquarters to build and stock and run one yourself. Every company makes their own rules, though, so whichever one you're interested in you would have to find out what their requirements are.



Not all franchises are a good deal, though. That's also something you'd need to check out.



Interesting and cool ideas? The ones you like the most. And that you either have the money to purchase or can get someone with the money to go into that business with you. :-)



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Reply posted 9-10-2010, 11:04 P.M. Central.