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How to Identify Your Transferable Skills Before Changing Careers
Start with evidence rather than labels.
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Step 1 — List Your Major Responsibilities
Write down what you actually do.
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Step 2 — Turn Responsibilities Into Actions
For example: "Managed a team" can become: delegated work; coordinated people; resolved conflicts; monitored performance; communicated expectations.
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Step 3 — Identify the Underlying Skills
Those actions may reveal: leadership; communication; coordination; problem-solving; planning.
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Step 4 — Gather Evidence
Ask: What did I achieve using this skill?
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Step 5 — Compare With Your Target Career
Look for overlap. Your job history is the surface. Your transferable skills are part of what lies underneath it.
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