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Highlighting “Transferable Skills”

Skills picWhen searching for a new job, try and fit all of your skills into any of these 5 categories to help the interviewer relate to the work you’ve done in the past and see how you’d be a fantastic fit for the open position:

1. HUMAN RELATIONS– skills relating to daily interactions with people. Are you a good listener? Do you motivate your colleagues?

2. COMMUNICATION– have you ever successfully communicated your ideas, thoughts or requests to another person?

3. RESEARCH AND PLANNING– have you ever set a goal for yourself or an employer based on information learned?

4. ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP– leading a team!

5. WORK SURVIVAL/PROFESSIONALISM– general practices that show you are professional and driven.

more on these skills…