The first step is to identify your skill set. Mine your resume, think back to your performance reviews, keep in mind what you get applauded for in the workplace and compile a powerful list of skills.
Anyone looking for a job, most of the time, tends to look for job titles that are similar or even identical to the jobs they have held before. However, you can largely increase the number of viable job opportunities available to you, in case you thought about positions that are different in title, or are in a different industry. The key to opening up that possibility is to think about which of your skills could be transferred over to a different profession.
The second step is to dissect these skills by measuring them against the positions you have had historically. How have they helped you perform in those jobs? As you do this, you will start to notice that some skills are distinctive for that position, for example, specific program skills. However, there is another set of skills, probably more dominant, that is tied not to the position; but to you. You will find that most of these are basically transferrable to a myriad workplace settings and occupations. Most common examples are what they call "soft skills" - attention to detail, multi-tasking, communication etc.
The final step is to make the connection to show a feasible employer how these skills acquired and honed in your earlier jobs are relevant and applicable to the position you are now seeking. For example, how does a store manager at Linens & Things show that they can be a nice, potential candidate for a Project Administrator position in an engineering firm? On the face of it, the positions are different in level, scope, nature and industry. But a closer look reveals that there's lots of transferable skills between the positions:
Give specific examples where you have used or more of these skills to demonstrate the way you can use it in the position you are applying or interviewing for - for example, "As store manager, I had to collect information from different departments and collate that information, pass it on to other departments, use it for planning etc. The project administrator position also involves gathering information from different project managers, distributing/exchanging that information between them and reporting it." "I have been highly praised for my customer service; of the reasons I was one time promoted to a store manager is because of my dedication to customer support. I understand that the project managers and clients are under great pressure, around deadlines and demand exceptional customer support."
Working well under pressure
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Multitasking, coordinating between various departments
Customer support
Presenting your skills in such a way also shows that you have completed your home work and understand the specifics of the position you are applying for, and also confirms your interest in the chance. Barring schooling and technical know-how (both of which can be position specific), most skills acquired on job can be transferred to another. Knowing how to do that and being able to persuade your potential employer to that effect, can give you the edge you need to succeed in your job search.
Anyone looking for a job, most of the time, tends to look for job titles that are similar or even identical to the jobs they have held before. However, you can largely increase the number of viable job opportunities available to you, in case you thought about positions that are different in title, or are in a different industry. The key to opening up that possibility is to think about which of your skills could be transferred over to a different profession.
The second step is to dissect these skills by measuring them against the positions you have had historically. How have they helped you perform in those jobs? As you do this, you will start to notice that some skills are distinctive for that position, for example, specific program skills. However, there is another set of skills, probably more dominant, that is tied not to the position; but to you. You will find that most of these are basically transferrable to a myriad workplace settings and occupations. Most common examples are what they call "soft skills" - attention to detail, multi-tasking, communication etc.
The final step is to make the connection to show a feasible employer how these skills acquired and honed in your earlier jobs are relevant and applicable to the position you are now seeking. For example, how does a store manager at Linens & Things show that they can be a nice, potential candidate for a Project Administrator position in an engineering firm? On the face of it, the positions are different in level, scope, nature and industry. But a closer look reveals that there's lots of transferable skills between the positions:
Give specific examples where you have used or more of these skills to demonstrate the way you can use it in the position you are applying or interviewing for - for example, "As store manager, I had to collect information from different departments and collate that information, pass it on to other departments, use it for planning etc. The project administrator position also involves gathering information from different project managers, distributing/exchanging that information between them and reporting it." "I have been highly praised for my customer service; of the reasons I was one time promoted to a store manager is because of my dedication to customer support. I understand that the project managers and clients are under great pressure, around deadlines and demand exceptional customer support."
Working well under pressure
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Multitasking, coordinating between various departments
Customer support
Presenting your skills in such a way also shows that you have completed your home work and understand the specifics of the position you are applying for, and also confirms your interest in the chance. Barring schooling and technical know-how (both of which can be position specific), most skills acquired on job can be transferred to another. Knowing how to do that and being able to persuade your potential employer to that effect, can give you the edge you need to succeed in your job search.
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