ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF RESUMES,
NAU Career told me:
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SKILLS TRANSFERRING,
HIGHLIGHT UNIQUE EXPERIENCES,
WRITE ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS,
Use STRONG ACTION VERBS,
MAKE YOUR MARGINS EVEN,
THREE TO FIVE KEY QUALIFICATIONS,
ONE TO TWO FORMATTED PAGES,
AND HAVE A SOLIDLY CRAFTED RESUME!
NAU Career presents…12 Days of Resumes!
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this holiday season while trying to build your resume! Turn on the fireplace, grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and read through our TWELVE DAYS OF RESUMES jingle to show every employer why you’re the best elf for the job!
We will be releasing a series of blog posts and videos leading up to December 25th with important information, so don’t miss out!
Check us out on all our social media channels (@naucareer) for more information and to see the NAU Career staff offer you the gift of their lovely voices this year to celebrate!
Day 8: Transferable skills are lit (like a Christmas tree)!
Don’t have a blue, blue, blue Christmas because of your lack of “experience” for a position you want!
If you think about it, a toymaker would make a great lawyer due to their experience working long hours, having to complete large projects, and collaborating with other elves.
Pinpoint your skills, and compare them to those needed for the job you’re eyeing!
We have some great resources to help you identify your own transferable skills, including a Top-20 list directly from employers nationwide!
If you’ve ever had a performance appraisal/evaluation, then you already have some excellent, specific examples to draw upon that highlight your transferable skills. Likely, the conversations you have had, and will continue to have, with coworkers and supervisors provide a structure for you to self-reflect on the key skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences that contribute to your professional growth.
Additionally, the Student Employment Program at NAU promotes professional
development and career readiness with a focus on these transferable skills from the beginning of each student’s on-campus employment experience. #morethanjustajob
For more information or to see some examples, be sure to visit our website or schedule an appointment via Handshake! Happy holidays!
– NAU Career Development!