So, what is a transferable skill? Basically, it is a skill that you can take with you to another job. Employers generally love these core skills which may be defined as:
* Technical skills - are you comfortable with current technological trends and use them to implement solutions?
* Technical skills - general knowledge of available computer software that may be applied and used as solutions.
* Organisational skills - good at organising your work, detailed analysis, and research and development skills.
Examine your present role and how much it has to do with your current job in the industry now. You will see much of your experience can be applied to other roles and industries unless your work is highly skilled and specialised on some very niche industry.
Trainers, for example, will always be of use in other roles as companies are always striving to make their staff more efficient. A good organiser will always find demand for their skills in other roles as they usually have project management skills.
* Identifying your transferable skills
Research job skills required for different industries and see the common skills set between them. You can do quick research by using Monster or telcojobs.eu search. Compare results to what you do now and for the rest of the working week, be aware of the tasks you do and compare them to the results you found earlier. Are the tasks people or technology related, or both?
This exercise will help you find the skills you didn't even know you had. Identify the skills that are second nature to you and may not rate as valid work skills as they might be essential for a prospective employer. Throughout this process compare the job skills you have with your job spec findings and you'll see that you may have the skills for any job.
It is vital to show prospective employers that you have good management skills and a good technical ability as well as being able to identify achievements in your career that you can show are transferable skills. Keep your CV updated with every success and achievement and in your role as this will vastly improve your chances of success when you want to change career.
Ensure your CV lists your most relevant skills near the top where it is obvious and reflect your selling points. When changing careers, the first thing you should do with your with your CV is to convince the prospective employer why you would make a better choice of employee in the job or industry. Your CV is like a statement to sell yourself and impress quickly so you will stand out immediately in the interview. - 15485
* Technical skills - are you comfortable with current technological trends and use them to implement solutions?
* Technical skills - general knowledge of available computer software that may be applied and used as solutions.
* Organisational skills - good at organising your work, detailed analysis, and research and development skills.
Examine your present role and how much it has to do with your current job in the industry now. You will see much of your experience can be applied to other roles and industries unless your work is highly skilled and specialised on some very niche industry.
Trainers, for example, will always be of use in other roles as companies are always striving to make their staff more efficient. A good organiser will always find demand for their skills in other roles as they usually have project management skills.
* Identifying your transferable skills
Research job skills required for different industries and see the common skills set between them. You can do quick research by using Monster or telcojobs.eu search. Compare results to what you do now and for the rest of the working week, be aware of the tasks you do and compare them to the results you found earlier. Are the tasks people or technology related, or both?
This exercise will help you find the skills you didn't even know you had. Identify the skills that are second nature to you and may not rate as valid work skills as they might be essential for a prospective employer. Throughout this process compare the job skills you have with your job spec findings and you'll see that you may have the skills for any job.
It is vital to show prospective employers that you have good management skills and a good technical ability as well as being able to identify achievements in your career that you can show are transferable skills. Keep your CV updated with every success and achievement and in your role as this will vastly improve your chances of success when you want to change career.
Ensure your CV lists your most relevant skills near the top where it is obvious and reflect your selling points. When changing careers, the first thing you should do with your with your CV is to convince the prospective employer why you would make a better choice of employee in the job or industry. Your CV is like a statement to sell yourself and impress quickly so you will stand out immediately in the interview. - 15485
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