| We all know how important it is to highlight relevant | | | | in a dynamic environment. Given the role that |
| skills and accomplishments on your resume as a | | | | technology plays in our lives - particularly our |
| means to generating interviews. Sometimes though, | | | | professional lives, someone who can diagnose an |
| you might see or hear of an opportunity that you | | | | issue and quickly make sure systems are running |
| would like to apply for but you are unsure how to | | | | effectively is a valued and welcome resource. Just |
| convey your experiences in a way that makes sense | | | | because your role might not be technical, doesn't mean |
| for the role. In some instances, you might have the | | | | you shouldn't reference your ability in this area. A |
| skills but they are not as apparent. That is when it is | | | | well-rounded professional who can help out beyond |
| important to demonstrate your transferable skills to a | | | | the scope of his own role is definitely an added benefit |
| new role. There are many competencies that can be | | | | in virtually any environment. |
| applied to almost every position and every industry. | | | | Foreign Language Skills: Make no mistake we live and |
| Consider the following when applying: | | | | work in a global environment. More and more |
| Organizational Skills: It might seem obvious - what | | | | companies have operations in other countries. |
| employer isn't looking for someone who is organized? | | | | Speaking one or more foreign languages will quickly |
| Well, saying you are organized and actually | | | | set you apart. The ability to communicate with people |
| demonstrating that you have the skill is two different | | | | as part of conducting business abroad will continue to |
| things. The best way to highlight your organizational | | | | grow in importance in the coming years. If this is a skill |
| acumen on a resume is to provide an example of | | | | you have, make sure to highlight it early on in your |
| something you did that streamlined a process or | | | | resume and in your cover letter. |
| improved the way business was conducted. Think | | | | Interpersonal Communication: The value of |
| about your contributions in your positions. You might be | | | | communicating both verbally and in writing should never |
| able to come up with some metrics that resulted from | | | | be dismissed! How you communicate information to |
| your organizational abilities. | | | | others can serve as a critical component to your |
| Problem Solving: Can you identify and develop a | | | | success within an organization. If you are able to write |
| process to solve business problems? If so, this highly | | | | effectively and work well as part of a team, you will |
| desirable skill is transferable to just about any position. | | | | be highly effective and an instrumental part of getting |
| Approaching a problem requires analytical skills and | | | | things done. A good way to highlight interpersonal |
| logic. If you can understand and analyze and issue, and | | | | communication is by revealing how you worked as |
| subsequently identify and implement an alternative | | | | part of a team to share ideas and information as part |
| process for resolution, your competency in this area | | | | of working toward a common goal. |
| will enable you to establish a plan to achieve future | | | | Remember, no matter what your experience, there is |
| success. Such skills are highly desirable and closely | | | | always things that you can share with a potential hiring |
| related to decision-making - another important | | | | manager to demonstrate your value. The |
| component in business. An example of how you | | | | amalgamation of your hard and soft skills should be |
| successfully resolved an issue will set you apart from | | | | referenced to provide a complete picture of the value |
| others who get stuck on problems without the ability to | | | | you can add. Keeping notes about your positive |
| plan and architect solutions for resolution. | | | | attributes and skills will enable you to review |
| Technical Acumen: Can you troubleshoot technical | | | | opportunities and structure your documents with |
| matters? This important skill will allow you to add value | | | | relevant details to support your job search efforts. |