Update your CV to highlight transferable job skills.
People talk about the importance of having “transferable skills” on your CV all the time, but what do they really mean?
Transferable skills are all of the things you’re good at that can be applied to various roles in various industries. For example, strong writing, time management, and problem-solving are all examples of what would be considered “transferable skills.” The fancier definition of this term is “an ability that isn’t highly specialized.” Non-transferable skills, often called “hard skills,” are specific to certain industries, like coding, animation, or graphic design.
On your CV, generalize your skills into three key areas: systems-oriented, people-oriented, and self-oriented to showcase versatility.
Your expertise involves systems-oriented skills. Try to explain how these abilities may be used in other fields and roles under each job on your CV. Say you were a software firm content producer. If so, underline “business writing” on your CV and explain how you define your function by include activities like blog articles and marketing emails. This will demonstrate that you can use this expertise in any field, not only software.
People-oriented skills highlight your ability to communicate with colleagues. Right now, companies value candidates who can collaborate remotely and have the potential to lead virtual teams. On your CV, be sure to include keywords like performance management, virtual training, and task delegation, either under a particular role or a separate “skills” section at the bottom of your CV to demonstrate your ability to collaborate and lead.
Self-oriented skills tell your potential employer that you can work diligently, learn quickly, and apply new solutions to existing problems, like the ones caused by the shift to remote work (decreasing productivity, burnout, etc.). You might think of these as “soft” skills, but they are in demand and will help you stand out as companies continue to decentralize their workforces. Words like “autonomy,” “time management,” and “self-starter” show employers you can stay on task, remotely or otherwise.
If you have been using a chronological CV but are struggling to get responses from employers, or if you are trying to enter an industry you have no previous experience in, try mixing things up by showcasing your transferable skills first — even before your job titles. Use them as headers under the experience section on your CV.
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