Identifying Your Transferable Skills
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About Your Facilitator:�Chris Westbrook �
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Course Objectives
By the end of this workshop you should be able to
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Mindset is everything
Change is such hard work.
-- Billy Crystal
People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude
-- John C. Maxwell
The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.�― Albert Einstein
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change
-- Stephen Hawking
If you never change your mind, why have one? -- Edward de Bono
It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.
-- W. Edwards Deming
There is nothing permanent except change.
-- Heraclitus
Flexibility is an art of creating way outs within the cul-de-sacs!
― Mehmet Murat Ildan, Playwright
You can’t go through life saying “I hate mustard” because that is shutting off the possibility of change.�― Alexander McCall Smith, Author
“A tree that is unbending is easily broken in a powerful storm. But not grass.” Scratching the scar at the corner of one eye he added , “Or so says some guy named Lao Tzu.” ― Kazuki Kaneshiro, Author�
Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes. -- E. F. Schumacher
I will not take “but” for an answer. -- Langston Hughes
Conducting a Self-Inventory
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Defining Your Value
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Assessing Your Aptitude
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Skill Assessment | | | | | |
Skill | Learning | Do with some help | Do with no help | Do and Teach | Evidence |
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Identifying Your Transferable Skills
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The 7 Transferable Skills to Help You Change Careers from Martin Yate
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Transferable Skill: Digital and Data Literacy
Smart phone
Computer
Data analytics and visualization
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Transferable Skill: Communication
What you say and how you say it…
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Transferable Skill: Critical Thinking
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Transferable Skill: Multitasking
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Transferable Skills: Interpersonal
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Transferable Skill: Creativity
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Transferable Skill: Leadership
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Transferable Skills? So What?!
So who makes the case that your skills transfer to the job you are applying for?
You do!
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Aligning Your Skills to New Opportunities
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I’ve only worked in…
Retail
Manufacturing
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I’ve only worked in…
Construction
Social Services
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Transferable skills from parenting? You bet!
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Excerpted from Return to Work Success Story: Danielle Dobson, ParentsPivot,
What else can I do?
Teacher
Source: https://www.collegeconsensus.com/resources/career/alternative-education-jobs/
Project Manager
Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/project-manager-career-change
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A Case Study
Developing Winning Interview Responses
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The STAR Method
Situation
Task
Action
Result
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STAR Example
When I was a project manager at ABC Company, my boss asked me to draft a proposal to purchase a cost-projection tool I recommended to him. The quarterly budget meeting was in only three days!
So, I got the sales rep for the tool to send me the specs and cost data for the tool compared to its three biggest competitors. I used my professional network to get feedback from other companies who used the tool. I provided my boss with a one-page memo to brief his request at the budget meeting. I also included a list of likely questions and answers.
My boss told me the management team approved the purchase not only for our team but for project teams across our division.
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STAR Example
At XYZ Company, I took over a software development team whose previous boss had retired as one of the company’s most-loved people. Team members were experienced at their jobs and made it clear I could never measure up to my predecessor.
During the first three months, I asked lots of questions, sat in on my developers’ meetings with clients, and made a point to have weekly one-on-ones with each of them. I secured funding for the team to attend a professional conference, and I made sure they all had individual development plans.
When the company conducted its annual engagement survey, I ended up rated as one of the top three supervisors. Further, my team secured the most repeat business from customers of any team in the company.
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STAR Example
When I was 16 years old, I was in a bad automobile accident and hospitalized with multiple injuries. My mother spoke no English, so I had to manage my own medical care.
During the next six months, I worked with five different specialists treating my injuries. No single doctor was coordinating my care, so I had to analyze and make decisions about surgery, physical therapy, and drug therapy. I learned to take lots of notes and prepare specific questions before meeting with my busy doctors. I found nurses and lab techs willing to answer more questions.
I am happy to say that I am now fully recovered from the accident. I used my new skills in research, analysis, and communication skills I gained to make it to a national debating competition during my senior year of high school
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STAR Tips
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STAR Stories | | | | |
Comptency | Situation | Task | Actions | Result |
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Course Objectives
By the end of this workshop you should be able to
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Mindset is everything
Change is such hard work.
-- Billy Crystal
People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude
-- John C. Maxwell
The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.�― Albert Einstein
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change
-- Stephen Hawking
If you never change your mind, why have one? -- Edward de Bono
It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.
-- W. Edwards Deming
There is nothing permanent except change.
-- Heraclitus
Flexibility is an art of creating way outs within the cul-de-sacs!
― Mehmet Murat Ildan, Playwright
You can’t go through life saying “I hate mustard” because that is shutting off the possibility of change.�― Alexander McCall Smith, Author
“A tree that is unbending is easily broken in a powerful storm. But not grass.” Scratching the scar at the corner of one eye he added, “Or so says some guy named Lao Tzu.” ― Kazuki Kaneshiro, Author�
Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes. -- E. F. Schumacher
I will not take “but” for an answer. -- Langston Hughes
Last thing I’ll say?
Let me know when you get that job!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinewestbrook/
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Resources
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Questions?
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Thank you for your time and attention