transferable skills
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You\'re more than your former job titles! This workshop helps job seeker find thier hidden job skills.TRANSCRIPT
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Transferable Skills Analysis
Career Network
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Overview Building Your Skills List Using:
◦ Previous Work Experience◦ Education◦ Volunteer Experience◦ Hobbies and Other Interests
Using Resources to Create a Complete List
◦ Job Descriptions◦ Trusted Colleagues◦ O*Net Online
Quantifying Skill Strengths
Applying Result to Your Career Search
Conclusion
Getting Started
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Transferable Skills Analysis
Mid-Level Manager
Employee Trainer
Policy Writer
Outreach Coordinator
More than Meets the Eye
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Building Your Skills List
Ms. Deborah Gibson
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Building Your Skills List
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Marketing Manager, XYZ Corp. (2002-2008)
Print Ad Business Development Team Leader, XYZ Corp. (1998-2002)
Print Ad Team Member, XYZ Corp. (1994-1998)
Work Experience = KSAs
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Building Your Skills List
Education:
Shows that you have the discipline to follow through on goals.
Shows that you are capable of learning.
Great for finding hidden skills and traits.
Educational Accomplishments = KSAs
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Building Your Skills List
Your Transcripts:
Think about your degree program or correspondence courses – can you identify any hidden skills?
Its important to link your hidden skill traits your work history and the job announcement.
Educational Accomplishments = KSAs
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Building Your Skills List
Volunteering:
Fills gaps in unemployment history.
Puts you in position to take advantage of networking opportunities.
Builds new skills.
Finding the right volunteer opportunities is vital.
Volunteer Efforts = KSAs…Maybe
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Building Your Skills List
Hobbies:
Don’t list these activities on your resume – use the skills.
Good for brainstorming skills for your list.
Brainstorm other career opportunities.
Hobbies and Other Interests = KSAs
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Using Resources:Job Descriptions
EXPERIENCE:
Marketing Manager, XYZ Corp. (1998-2008)
Created and developed an enhanced customer relationship management program resulting in continued business with top level clients; proven dedication to life-long learning; driven and loyal to the organization and its goals.
Ms. Deborah Gibson
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Using Resources:O*Net Online
Deborah, Experienced Marketing Manager
K: Sales and Marketing; Customer/Personal Service; English Language; Administration and Management; Communications and Media; Computers and Electronics
S: Active Listening; Critical Thinking; Persuasion; Social Perceptiveness; Speaking; Judgment and Decision Making; Coordination; Operations Analysis
A: Verbal Comprehension; Verbal Expression; Deductive Reasoning; Written Comprehension; Fluency of Ideas; Inductive Reasoning; Problem Sensitivity
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Using Resources:O*Net Online
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O*Net Online
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Qualifying/Quantifying Skills
Using Numbers:
Using numbers helps managers understand how effective you can be.
Numbers communicate facts.
Helps you confirm your abilities.
Numbers Matter
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Qualifying/Quantifying Skills
Power Words:
AccomplishedBudgetedInnovatedControlledDesignedEstablishedGenerated
Power Words!
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Mid-Level Manager
Employee Trainer
Policy Writer
Outreach Coordinator
Find the hidden “YOU” market.
Transferable Skills Analysis:Finding a New Career
WorkSource is an equal-opportunity partnership of organizations that provide employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
Transferable Skills Analysis: Finding a New Career
Choosing a New Path
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Conclusion
Conclusion
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Questions?
Questions?
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http://www.acap.army.mil/veterans/job_assistance/assess_abilities.cfm
http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/transferable-skills-analysis.html
http://www.volunteercrossing.com/article/1360052/Finding-a-Job-through-Volunteer-Work/
http://www.careerowlresources.ca/resumes/Res_Frame.htm?res_power.htm~right
http://www.workforceexplorer.com/
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