Your experience counts. Here’s how to tell that story.

Start with the work you already do

A career change does not erase the experience you have built. Before rewriting your CV, list the tasks you handle in a normal week. Think about the problems you diagnose, the procedures you follow and the people who depend on your work.

Keep the language concrete. “Checked equipment, isolated a fault and recorded the repair” tells a clearer story than “excellent problem solver.” You are looking for examples you can explain in an interview.

Find the connections

Read a specific job description and look for the habits it calls for. Then match those responsibilities to things you have actually done. A connection is a starting point for learning; it is not a substitute for the technical skills in the role.

• Troubleshooting: describe how you investigated a problem.
• Procedures: explain how you followed a checklist or controlled a change.
• Documentation: show how you recorded work for someone else.
• Teamwork: explain a useful handover or escalation.

Build a clear example

Use a simple structure: the situation, your action and the result. Explain your contribution without taking credit for the whole team. Add numbers only when you can support them.

For example: “Inspected equipment at the start of each shift, flagged faults and documented the handover for the maintenance team.” Replace this with your own real experience and the language appropriate to your work.

Connect your background to your learning

As you learn, add the technical work you can explain and demonstrate. Keep training projects separate from paid employment so a reader can understand both.

A strong career story makes the connection clear: what you already bring, what you have learned and what you are ready to practice next.