Changing Careers: Identifying Your Transferable Skills
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Choosing a New Kind of Work
Introduction
Coming to a new country can often mean a change in career for new immigrants. When you first arrive in Canada, you may need to consider working in a job that is different from your previous occupation.
You already possess a number of skills and attributes required to be successful in this new career.
Taking the time to explore the skills you already have is an important part of your job search process. This guide offers you strategies for identifying your transferable skills to help you find a new kind of work.
Tip:
The top skills Canadian hiring managers and recruiters look for include:
- Communication skills (oral and written); active listening
- Teamwork/group/interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Adaptability, flexibility & resiliency
- Analytical skills & critical thinking
- Organizational skills & problem solving
- Computer literacy
- Work-ethic traits, such as drive, self-motivation, initiative, reliability, positive attitude toward work
Source: Indeed.com