Changing your CV to suit your career in 3 steps

March 3, 2021

Changing your CV to suit your career in 3 steps

March 3, 2021

Whether you're applying for your first job, or looking to make a change, your CV is the first port of call when it comes to preparation. Creating (and maintaining!) a CV that is tailored to your industry is the most effective way to ensure you give yourself the best chance of getting that invitation to an interview. Many people find this task daunting, however we have broken it down to 3 easy steps for you to follow:


  • Personal Profile


Highlight your transferable skills relevant to the new industry. Acknowledge your interest and passion for the new industry. Make sure to highlight your training or skills that will give you an advantage over other applicants.


  • CV Layout and Content 


List out any training or education you have completed that is relevant to this new industry or role to show that you’ve been working towards and are serious about a career change. Highlight your “Key Skills” that will be a benefit to the types of jobs you are now looking for. Tailor what you can from previous positions to suit the new industry. Pay attention to the job descriptions of the roles you’re applying to and match your skills to that, if you can.


*When tailoring it to a specific industry remember to use key words that are used often within the industry/ job description. Avoid using jargon from the industry you’re leaving*


  • Career Change Cover Letter


This is a great opportunity to explain your career change and why you would be an excellent addition to any team. Keep it brief and personal, focused on your skills that would be useful to a new employer. Show that you have researched the area and are passionate about this new industry. Talk about previous experience and the hard/soft skills that you used effectively to work on projects/with groups. Use your experience to your advantage.

At Turas Nua our key objective is to support employers recruitment processes and to assist jobseekers in finding full-time sustainable employment. Our screening process ensures that we can source potential candidates for you with the required skills, the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Whether you're looking for one team member or running a large-scale recruitment drive, we can provide you with all the help you need. Contact us on recruitment@turasnua.ie or click here to find out more.

Skill2Serve: Hospitality Training and Career Pathways in Waterford

By Andrew Farrow • August 25, 2025
Discover how Turas Nua’s Skill2Serve programme in Waterford helps young people gain hospitality training, confidence, and real job opportunities.

What Is a Social Recruitment Partner - and Why Your Business Needs One

By Shazamme System User • August 12, 2025
Discover how a Social Recruitment and Training Partner can help your business hire inclusively, train effectively, and create real social impact.

Making Training Work: 5 Tips Every Employer Should Know

By Shazamme System User • July 29, 2025
Training is one of the best investments you can make in your workforce – but only if it delivers long-term results. At Turas Nua, we combine people and technology to design training that builds skills, confidence, and opportunity.  Whether you’re hiring through social recruitment or developing your existing team, these 5 tips will help you get the most from your training programmes.

Inclusive Hiring Tips for Employers: How to Build a More Diverse Workforce

By Shazamme System User • July 23, 2025
Inclusive hiring is is much more than just a box-ticking exercise. it’s a business opportunity. At Turas Nua, we help employers unlock potential through People and Technology, supporting inclusive practices that open doors and drive long-term success. Whether you’re hiring new staff or reviewing your HR strategy, inclusive hiring is a practical way to create impact through Social Recruitment, offering opportunities to those often excluded from the workforce while meeting your talent needs.  Here are five actionable inclusive hiring tips to help you build a more diverse, resilient, and socially responsible team.

Turas Nua Turns Ten

By Shazamme System User • July 17, 2025
Turas Nua recently marked its 10-year anniversary – a decade of transforming lives through meaningful employment support, social recruitment, training services, and community-focused partnerships. To celebrate, we brought together staff from across Ireland for a powerful and inspiring Team Day event at The Heritage, Killenard. This milestone gathering reflected our journey as Ireland’s leading social recruitment and training partner and showcased how we are addressing complex social problems through people and technology solutions.

FRS Co-Op Commits to Cutting Carbon Emissions and Landfill Waste by 2030 in New Sustainability Strategy

By Shazamme System User • April 22, 2025
Strategy launched on Earth Day 2025. National social enterprise has helped 62k+ unemployed people secure jobs, delivered 244 days of volunteering support and reduced paper usage by 37k sheets per annum. Other impacts include eliminating 1,302 plastic water containers, cutting 26 tonnes of carbon and conducting over 80k soil samples for farms around country.

Hiring Through Turas Nua’s Employability Service

By Shazamme System User • March 20, 2025
At Turas Nua, we believe in the power of employment to transform lives. Through our Employability service, we support individuals with disabilities and health conditions in securing meaningful employment while helping businesses tap into a talented and dedicated workforce. In this article, we explore the benefits for both employers and employees.

Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: Celebrating Women at Turas Nua

By Shazamme System User • March 7, 2025
At Turas Nua, we recognise and deeply value the remarkable contributions of the women who form the backbone of our organisation. Their dedication and expertise drive our mission forward, ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have equal opportunities to grow and thrive.

Kickstart Your Career in 2025: Job Searching and Networking Tips for January

By Shazamme System User • January 13, 2025
Are you ready to start 2025 on a high note? January is the perfect time to refresh your career goals and explore new opportunities. With a focus on effective networking, upskilling, and positioning yourself as the ideal candidate, here’s how to make the most of January’s unique advantages. Why January is Perfect for Job Searching in Ireland  January offers fresh opportunities for job seekers in Ireland, thanks to: New Budgets, New Roles Companies launch into the year with fresh budgets, often unlocking new positions. Optimistic Hiring Managers After Christmas, recruiters are motivated to start filling roles quickly. Less Competition Beat the February rush by starting your job search early and standing out in a smaller talent pool.

Celebrating the Success of the "Living and Working in Ireland" Project

By Shazamme System User • December 6, 2024
We are proud to announce the successful completion of the Living and Working in Ireland project, which ran from September 19, 2024, to December 4, 2024. This initiative was a resounding success, and heartfelt thanks go to everyone who contributed to its achievements. A Collaborative Effort Our Cork team, including Caseworker, Niall Horgan , Head of Partnership Development, Samantha Richards , and Delivery Manager, Mark O'Donovan , worked to create tailored opportunities for a selected cohort of Turas Nua clients. This programme was designed to support participants by: Learning English through tailored sessions. Gaining key insights from external public speakers. Preparing for employment and integration into Irish society.  The project was about building confidence, providing resources, and fostering a sense of belonging.