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How to Leverage Transferable Skills for Successful Career Transition

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  "Transferable skills are the bridge that connects your past experience to your future opportunities - Nancy Collamer. Transferable skills are essential in every career path—that’s their beauty. Surprisingly, many people are unaware of their transferable skills because they fail to identify them. These skills ease the career transition process, enabling individuals to adapt, upskill, and advance their professional growth. Let’s explore how transferable skills contribute to career transitions in more detail. What Are Transferable Skills? Definition and Examples Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are abilities that span across different industries. They are especially valuable when highlighting your capabilities from previous work during a career transition. These skills should be prominently mentioned on your CV, cover letter, and during interviews. In today’s job market, transferable skills are integral to almost every job requirement. Employers see them as essen...

The Art of Pitching Your Ideas: How to Send Cold Emails that Get Results

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    In recent years, cold email has continued to evolve as a powerful tool for marketers, sales teams, entrepreneurs, and others.  Most times, it can be difficult to write due to its complexity. However, a cold email can open doors to new opportunities and spark meaningful conversations when well-crafted.  But what sets a successful cold email apart from one destined for the spam folder?  In this article, we'll explore the art of cold emailing and the strategies and techniques that can make your next email a game-changer. What is Cold Email? Cold email refers to emails sent to people you don’t know or have no prior relationship or connection with. These emails are typically sent to prospects such as organizations, professionals, or experts. The purpose of a cold email is often to pitch ideas, services, or products, and to initiate a conversation. Why Should You Send Cold Email? Have you ever had an idea or checked out a company and realized that what they’re doi...

How to Land Your Dream Job in 2025 and Address Career Gaps

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  With the job market becoming increasingly competitive and technology continuously redefining industries, only those who adapt and prepare will thrive. It often depends on how you position yourself and overcome situations that appear to be barriers. Speaking of barriers, what happens if you have a career gap? Does it put you at a disadvantage? Research shows that job seekers with career gaps are 20% less likely to receive interview invitations than those without. To illustrate, if 100 people without career gaps apply for a job, 50% are likely to secure interviews, whereas only 40% with career gaps receive the same opportunity. This poses a significant challenge, particularly when applying for jobs. Many job seekers need help to address career gaps on their CVs or during interviews. The big question is: how can you effectively tackle this issue? Let’s delve deeper into how to navigate career gaps and position yourself for your dream role. What is a Career Gap? A career gap is when...