TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Have you ever wanted to apply for a job or respond to an EOI but suffered from impostor syndrome? Couldn't think of examples for some of the key selection criteria? Perhaps you could draw on examples from outside formal employment. Communication & interpersonal skills / dealing with difficult customers • Have you been a committee member with a local sports club? • Served on school council as a parent rep? • Advocated with multiple service providers for a family member with complex medical issues? • Negotiated shared custody of children in a less-than-friendly environment? Leadership & people management • Have you coached a sports team? • Chaired a committee or working group in the local community? • Provided formal or informal mentoring Problem solving & project management • Have you moved house? Did it involve moving schools? Was it interstate or international? • Have you transitioned family members to an aged care facility? • Have you overseen a big renovation project at home with multiple tradies? Time management & prioritisation • Does your week involve kids' sports, kids' music lessons, kids' medical and therapy appointments, driving teens to part-time work, taking aged parents to medical appointments, checking in on the elderly lady next door when you haven't seen her for 24 hours, getting to the gym, doing the washing, feeding the family, keeping the lawn mowed, and also doing your paid job?
Dr Lesley Birch
6mo
So very true Rachel! Some excellent points here.
Senior Librarian at Victoria University. Library all-rounder, ethical leader, strategic thinker, change manager
6moLove this Rachel N. and a shout out to all those returning to work after taking time out due to carer responsibilities. Work skills can be taught but the ability to navigate life’s complexities is often drawn from experiences gained outside the workplace. Traditional, hierarchical employment practices mean that amazing people fall through the gaps. Think outside the box, be brave, believe in yourself ❤️