Owning your skill set

- I was at a networking event many years ago, right after I switched careers, and I was not prepared. I hadn't been in the new career very long and I relied on talking about my skillset from my previous career, but I wasn't feeling confident. I remember during one interaction, I drew a blank and just stared at the person across from me. These moments can be dreadful. My situation could have been avoided if I took time to identify the skills I knew would transfer from one career to the next. With every new position and experience, I was either enhancing an existing skillset or learning something new. Defining your skillset is critical for taking ownership of your career. Let me walk you through a few scenarios to brainstorm the skills you're already using. Download the exercise file to guide your brainstorming. Start categorizing your skills from your education, certifications, and training. Write down everything you can…