| Employers are always concerned about the | | | | Remember that you are unique as a person and have |
| experience of the people they hire. However, don't | | | | a combination of talents that may not be the same |
| give up! There are opportunities just waiting for you | | | | as anyone else. This will help get you noticed for the |
| provided you are able to connect the skills you do | | | | job you are applying for. At times you may not even |
| have to the job you want. | | | | be aware of some of your talents. Think about times |
| Recognizing Your Skills and Abilities | | | | when someone may have complimented you or |
| Essentially, it's a question of recognizing and applying | | | | mentioned that talent. |
| the skills and abilities you do have and being able to | | | | It is not be bragging if you bring it to the notice of |
| sell them. You need to be confident about what you | | | | your employers; it will only work to convince them |
| present to a potential employer as compared to | | | | that you would be able to handle this job. You should |
| what their requirements are. | | | | determine what talents and abilities will be required in |
| If you can convince them that you are the right | | | | this new job and whether the skills you have actually |
| person for the job and show them how you will | | | | apply. |
| apply your knowledge and skills, they should feel | | | | Identifying Your Interests |
| convinced that they have succeeded in their search | | | | When you are looking for a job, identify a field you're |
| for the right candidate. | | | | interested in, even if you have never actually worked |
| Identifying the Skills You Have Developed | | | | in that domain. This will make it easier to convince |
| Think back over the different jobs you have trained | | | | your prospective employer that you can handle a job |
| for and worked in and the skills you've developed | | | | in the new field. Often employers ask a candidate |
| while there. It is in knowing and recognizing those | | | | why they wish to work for that particular company |
| skills and how to highlight them to your advantage | | | | and need to be convinced that your interest is |
| that will get you the new job. Do not rule out simple | | | | genuine. |
| things such as time and project management and | | | | If your skills and talents fit the area of your interest, |
| customer relations. | | | | the combination will be a perfect match. Employers |
| Make a list of them, including the smallest and less | | | | recognize the qualities of a diligent, committed, and |
| insignificant as well as the better and more | | | | satisfied worker and you'll have a better chance of |
| consequential ones that you have developed over | | | | landing the job. |
| the years. Remember not to rule out anything. | | | | Being able to honestly recognize and evaluate your |
| Ensure that you spell out how they relate to the job | | | | skills, abilities, and other qualities are valuable qualities |
| you're seeking. | | | | no matter what job you hold. |
| Knowing Your Natural Talents and Abilities | | | | |