How to Write a Resume That Explains a Lateral Transfer

The Resume Room with Fexingo: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and Application Strategy · Jul 24, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle a career move that's trickier than it sounds: explaining a lateral transfer on your resume. Often perceived as a 'sideways' step, lateral moves can signal growth, skill acquisition, or strategic realignment — but only if you frame them right. The hosts dissect a real case: a marketing manager who transferred from brand to product marketing within the same company, and how she rewrote her resume to highlight new responsibilities without raising eyebrows. They discuss the 'transfer summary' line, whether to keep…