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