Why are they important?

When you don’t have the specific requirements listed in a job vacancy/ job description, it is your transferable skills you need to highlight to a potential employer.

When an employer lists a vacancy they will have their own checklist of skills they are looking for in a prospective employee. You need to communicate your existing skills and relate them to the skills required in the job description in a way in which your potential employer understands the value you can bring to the role.

Convey a positive attitude

Whilst experience and skills are key, your own personality traits and work ethic are also something employers take seriously. Many will go for attitude and willingness to learn over experience. Your CV needs to convey positive personality traits such as:

• Hardworking
• Adaptable
• Positive
• Dependable
• Punctual

Experience isn’t everything

Tailor your CV to demonstrate you possess valuable transferable skills, a positive personality, the willingness and enthusiasm for the organisation and you will present a compelling proposition for your prospective employer.

The easiest and highly effective way to promote your transferable skills is to have your Recruitment Specialist educate and highlight all your skills and attributes to a potential employer. If you are looking to transition to a new industry, I encourage you to get in touch with us to explore your options.