I have over 30+ years of administrative support experience and will be completing my degree around September 2022 (4 courses left).
I've been in my current role almost 4 years and it was a promotion for me. While I like what I do, things with this GM haven't been really good. It may be influencing my desire to shift out of the admin support area. While getting older, there's no slow down right now. I'm considering a shift to Procurement, but not sure how to tailor my resume for that. I have experience with Oracle, submitting requisitions, purchasing, working with vendors, but not sure that will be enough to get me in the door. Another concern is salary.
Is there anyone here that made the shift and how did you do it?
Thank you
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Cyndi Rosenblatt
I second the recommendation to meet with someone in the field. I recently had a similar session with someone seeking to change fields. By sitting together and having her explain exactly what her duties were in her previous positions, I was able to help her highlight her relevant experience, most of which wasn't even close to what a hiring manager in her current field would expect. She had way more relevant experience than either of us expected, but it took both of us working on it together to see that.
Katie
I jumped from healthcare to manufacturing about 5 years ago. I would recommend a resume service to assist, if funds allow. If not, read through a procurement job description and transpose some of your skills into hypothetical situations. Maybe reach out to someone in procurement and get insight from within your desired department. I would be lying if I didn’t say I also prayed over the situation. Repeatedly. Whichever route you choose, good luck!
Anonymous
Thank you for the suggestion. I will look into a resume service and talking to someone in that field. Congratulations on your shift.