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CV for Career Change (No Experience in New Field)

Pivoting with zero direct experience? This CV template sells transferable skills, relevant training, and motivation — so recruiters give you a chance in your new field.

Michael Osei

Aspiring Digital Marketing Assistant

michael.osei@email.co.uk · +44 7700 901888 · Cardiff, UK

Professional Summary

Former secondary school teacher transitioning into digital marketing. No agency experience yet — but 5 years creating engaging content, analysing engagement data, and managing projects. Completed Google Digital Garage and built 3 live portfolio campaigns.

Skills

Content Writing · Social Media · Google Analytics · Canva & Adobe Express · SEO Basics · Project Management

Experience

  • Secondary School Teacher

    2018 – 2024

    Cardiff County Council Schools

    • Designed termly content and presentations for 150+ students and parents
    • Analysed assessment data to improve outcomes by 14% over two years
    • Led after-school media club producing newsletters and social posts

  • Marketing Portfolio Projects

    2025

    Self-Directed (2025)

    • Ran Instagram campaign for local café — grew followers 40% in 8 weeks
    • Completed Google Digital Garage and HubSpot Inbound certifications

Education

PGCE Secondary Education — Cardiff Met, 2018 BA English — University of Cardiff, 2017

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Michael Osei

Aspiring Digital Marketing Assistant

michael.osei@email.co.uk · +44 7700 901888 · Cardiff, UK

Professional Summary

Former secondary school teacher transitioning into digital marketing. No agency experience yet — but 5 years creating engaging content, analysing engagement data, and managing projects. Completed Google Digital Garage and built 3 live portfolio campaigns.

Skills

Content Writing · Social Media · Google Analytics · Canva & Adobe Express · SEO Basics · Project Management

Experience

  • Secondary School Teacher

    2018 – 2024

    Cardiff County Council Schools

    • Designed termly content and presentations for 150+ students and parents
    • Analysed assessment data to improve outcomes by 14% over two years
    • Led after-school media club producing newsletters and social posts

  • Marketing Portfolio Projects

    2025

    Self-Directed (2025)

    • Ran Instagram campaign for local café — grew followers 40% in 8 weeks
    • Completed Google Digital Garage and HubSpot Inbound certifications

Education

PGCE Secondary Education — Cardiff Met, 2018 BA English — University of Cardiff, 2017

Why This CV Works

  • Skills-first summary bridges your old career to the new role explicitly
  • Training, certificates, and projects stand in for missing job titles
  • Volunteering and side projects count as credible experience blocks
  • Honest career narrative without hiding your pivot — builds recruiter trust
  • ATS keywords from the target job description woven into skills and summary

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