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Exactly how to think about every skill you’ve ever built and showcase it in a job search

Transferable skills come from life and career experiences, but they can become part of your personal brand with a little bit of framing.

What does it take to be a successful candidate? A college degree? Won't hurt. Prior job-related experience? Still a big talent pool to beat there. Not too long ago, hiring managers placed a precedent on soft skills when hiring talent. In fact, a 2019 study found that 92% of talent professionals and hiring managers agree that candidates with strong soft skills are increasingly important. Before this, employers focused primarily on a candidate's ability to contribute hard skills such as how well they can write, code, use Microsoft Suite, etc.

Now employers and hiring managers are looking for well-rounded candidates. Not only do they want the candidate to be an excellent accountant, but they also want that individual to demonstrate solid communications skills. Furthermore, after surviving a pandemic, employers are eager to hear about a candidate's life and career skills, among other transferable skills.

What are transferable skills?

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