Whether you’re looking to change fields or move into a new area within your current industry, understanding what your transferable skills are and how to best apply them elsewhere can help you to better market yourself as a job candidate. But first, what are transferable skills? Simply put, transferable skills are relevant skills and abilities that can be applied to variou...
Whether you’re just beginning your career journey, making a pivot, or are looking for guidance on what steps to take next, having a strong mentor in your career journey can be hugely impactful in your overall success. As an employee looking to gain a mentor in the workplace, developing purposeful and action-backed relationships can help enable your growth both personally an...
If you’ve begun the search for a new job or given your two-week notice already, it’s likely that you’ll need to prepare yourself for an exit interview at some point. While an exit interview is a formality that’s put in place by most organizations, it’s a step that is often beneficial for both you and your employer as you prepare for the next step in your career. Whether you...
In our latest Career Over Coffee, we sat down with Shiqueen Brown, Strategic Partnerships Manager with Microsoft to discuss her role within Black in Corporate, a resource and tool for Black individuals in the corporate space, as well as her advice for overcoming challenges and how to utilize transferable skills within your career. Briefly describe your background and the w...
It can be challenging to leave a job, especially if you’ve been with the company for a while and mastered the in’s and out’s of the position. Starting fresh, training, and working with a new team can be daunting. Good work happens when you’re fulfilled, and if you don’t feel that way anymore, it may be time for you to begin your search for a new role that will allow you to ...
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements across industries, the one thing that remains constant is change itself. The emerging jobs of tomorrow will likely demand skills that might not even exist today. As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the world of work, upskilling and reskilling have become essential strategies to stay competitive and rele...
