"Know Which Skills You Can Take to a New Career "

Career Management

"Know Which Skills You Can Take to a New Career "

One of the hardest parts of switching careers is knowing which of your skills can be applied in a new way.
 The good news is many industries may value your talents as much as your current one does.
 Here's how to identify your transplantable core skills:

(1)    Tap other reinventers.
 Consult with people who have already transitioned from your industry to a different career. Discuss what core skills you might be overlooking and how they could apply outside.

(2)    Confer with outsiders.
 Talk with a wide range of folks outside your industry. Ask them about your core skills: How you should market them?
 What are less-obvious functions or organizations looking for such skills?
 What are the obstacles to landing such work?

(3)    Create a strategic message.
 Distill your goals and skills into a simple statement to guide you.
For example: "Communicate clearly, execute fast, think creatively, and act with courage."