Everyone has skills and strengths they can offer a new or current employer. Whether you are looking to change your job or set up your own business, this is a great time to review your skills.
Skills can be gained in employment, as part of studies or through the fulfilment of hobbies and ambitions. Even if you haven't worked for a while, you will still have the skills you have developed by raising a family, working with social groups or managing a home.
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People often drift into new jobs, and it is easier to get the job you desire if you have a greater self awareness. If you have an idea of what you can offer an employer and what you want from a job, it will help you to build an idea of your ideal job as well as enable you to generate an outstanding application. In addition, you can seek a job which matches your values and personal beliefs.
There is great competition out there for the really good jobs, so in what areas do you excel?
If you are seeking a job change, you will be asked to demonstrate competencies in a range of areas at the application and interview stage. These can cover a range of areas, from communication, teamwork and problem solving to using initiative and leadership skills.
Employers will be seeking your motivation for the role, your ability to adapt to the organisation and its vision and ethos, as well as the skills required. They will also ask for specific qualifications, but they will often appoint the person who demonstrates enthusiasm and the personal skills needed to succeed. Take a few minutes to consider the following questions:
What do you want from a job?
What unique skills do you have to offer an employer? (Think about those you have gained in employment and also through other activities outside of the working environment)
What examples can you give of using these skills?
How could you use these skills in your proposed new job or business?
What makes you different from everyone else?
Having an awareness of your skills can help you to develop your CV or application form. You can then start to match your skills to the jobs you desire, plan for interviews, and achieve success.
Do you want to change your career in 2008?
What Skills Can You Offer An Employer?
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Copyright Karen Williams 2008. All Rights Reserved
Karen Williams is a Life and Career Development Coach and runs her own coaching practice, Self Discovery Coaching. She has over ten years experience of working in Human Resources, training, coaching and management roles and is a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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