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All too often, experienced employees place all of their emphasis on their non-transferable skills, those skills that only related to their current role. This approach is relevant in most cases. However in today’s highly competitive environment it’s very wise to also focus on your transferable skills. These skills are foreign to most individuals and can be the difference between getting the job and getting an interview.

Communication – The better individuals become at their core duty, the more difficult they find it to communicate with other members of the team. The ability to do the job and still communicate ideas, challenges, and opportunities to others will make you an idea candidate in most situations.

Agility – Flexibility in the work place is in greater demand than ever before. Just as individuals are competing for jobs, companies are competing more fiercely for customers. Agility and your ability to adapt to change in the workplace makes you more valuable in a volatile business environment.

Passion – Passionate people do whatever it takes to get the job done. Share your passion with potential employers and gain their confidence that you are willing to do what it takes to make the company successful.

Teamwork – There is only one line the passionate should never cross, the team. To balance the risky side of passion, talk up your involvement with teams and your ability to help a team grow and succeed together.

Self sufficiency – Just as employees are expected to do more with less, so are leaders and managers. As long as this is the norm, leaders will look for a record of self management and self sufficiency. If you can demonstrate this effectively in your resume, the hiring manager will be more confident that you will be able to do the job without an executive baby sitter.

Balancing your core competencies and your transferable skills will make you a more attractive employer and give you a greater chance of landing your next role.

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