A resume is, typically, a listing of your past job experience. So, how do you create one that shows you're qualified to do something different than you've done before? Catherine says to focus on your transferable skills....
Think about your new career direction. What skills will be valuable in that line of work? Where and how have you used those skills in your past work and life experience?
The key is in how you word your accomplishments on the resume. If you were in sales, but would like move into the financial industry, highlight the responsibilities you've had in past jobs that allowed you to manage budgets - any kind of budget, or times when you managed financial records, etc. It takes some energy to think about your experiences a little differently, but the results can be amazing!
Also...Find a job description of your ideal job. Use key words from the job description in your resume! This helps you highlight the times when you've actually done the responsibilities they're looking for. It shows that you're really qualified to be given a shot at the opportunity.
Check out Catherine's website: www.CareerPassionCoach.com
And, here's the link to her new book on Amazon.com: