Career Change Resume Template (Word) Skills-First Format for New Grads & Career Switchers

A true functional/combination resume, not a reskinned chronological one built for new grads and anyone switching fields, where skills, education, and projects need to carry more weight than a thin work history would.

✔️ 1-page resume (recommended) plus an extended 2-page version, matching cover letter, and references page

✔️ US Letter and A4 sizes included

✔️ Fresh teal accent, Poppins + Lato

✔️ Skills grouped by category with tag pills: Technical, Communication, Problem Solving instead of a chronological job list ✔️ A dedicated Projects & Applied Work section for class projects, bootcamp work, and personal projects

✔️ Includes a Career Change & Entry-Level Job Search Guide translating transferable skills, networking scripts, and interview prep for "Why are you switching fields?"

Instant digital download: 9 files total.