If you have changed or are changing professions and your previous work history has little to do with the kind of work you are seeking now, take the time and effort necessary to identify transferable skills and include them in your résumé. Highlight these skills by listing them at the top of your responsibilities, and do not clutter the résumé with duties that are unrelated. You have to make it clear to the person reading the résumé that you are qualified for the job. *Note that a well-written cover letter can be a good supplement but will not be enough on its own. The case for your candidacy must be made in the résumé, or you will not pass initial screening.