transferable skills
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Careers Matrix #2: Recent and relevant experience
In my last blog, I wrote about creating a matrix to help narrow down your career options, thinking not just about your experiences but how much you enjoyed them. This week, let’s create a new matrix to consider how recent...
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Careers Matrix #1: Enjoyment and Experience
One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about my role here at Careers is the intersection of what I enjoy and what I’m experienced in. When these two things overlap, you’re one step closer to career fulfilment. When there’s little...
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How to not sound arrogant
Marketing a product is one thing but marketing yourself adds a whole layer of complexity. So, how do you avoid sounding full of yourself? It’s a common concern and I’ve seen this backfire, where, to avoid sounding arrogant, people have...
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How to use selfies for competency based interviews online
So you’re preparing for an online or video interview. You know you’ve got to come up with a good range of examples of experience which demonstrate the transferable skills the job ad is asking for. You’re confident about using the...