Answer the employer’s silent question
A career-change CV has to make the bridge visible. The reader should quickly understand the role you want, what relevant problems you have already handled and how recent learning or projects reduce the risk of the transition.
Use a short profile only if it adds this bridge. “Motivated professional seeking a new challenge” gives no evidence. Naming the target role, relevant domain experience, language level and one or two concrete strengths is more useful.
Keep chronology, edit emphasis
A tabular reverse-chronological CV remains common. You do not need to erase earlier work, but each role need not receive equal space. Expand duties and outcomes that support the target; compress unrelated routine detail. Explain substantial gaps simply and consistently.
State language ability honestly, ideally with a recognised level where known. Distinguish ongoing study from certification. For foreign qualifications, provide an understandable English or German rendering while preserving the official title; do not casually claim a German equivalent.
Pair claims with proof
A course can show recent direction, but a project, portfolio sample, customer result or supervised practice often gives an employer more to assess. Choose evidence appropriate to the occupation. Check every claim against what you could discuss in an interview.