Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview When Changing Careers, with Mpume Ncube-Daka
Jul 19, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Mpume Ncube-Daka, a career coach and founder of About Change Conversations, shares insights on navigating career transitions. She emphasizes the importance of identifying transferable skills and using specific examples in interviews. Mpume also advises on the value of self-assessments for understanding personal strengths. Authenticity is key, especially when aligning with employer values. Plus, she highlights the power of asking thoughtful questions to determine if an employer meets your must-haves!
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Demonstrate Value and Transferable Skills
- Demonstrate transferable skills to showcase value in the new field.
- Address employer concerns about experience by highlighting adaptability and a fresh perspective.
Utilize Self-Assessments
- Use self-assessments like the Enneagram to gain deeper self-awareness.
- Reflect on results to identify strengths, weaknesses, and behavioral patterns.
Align Self-Awareness and Target Career
- Align self-awareness with the target career to build confidence.
- Use specific examples to demonstrate how your skills and personality fit the new role.