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