Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Reinvent yourself by building up your strengths

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Revitalizing your career in the middle of a job search involves two important steps: Step 1: Begin acquiring a new skill or refreshing one you already have. You might, for example, take a course in a second language at a local community college or attend a new certification program offered by your professional or trade association. You can choose almost any topic just as long as it will clearly and meaningfully enhance your ability to contribute on-the-job.

Step 2: Add the fact that you're back in school to your resume. Note it in the summary at the beginning of that document and, in its Education section, provide the name of the course you're taking, the institution or organization that's offering it, the formal outcome if there will be one and the term "On-going. Those two simple steps will instantaneously transform you into a new person. They'll enhance your skill set and also demonstrate your attributes to employers.

Most importantly, this course of action will set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating that you have two very special attributes: you understand that in today's rapidly evolving world of work, staying competent in your field is an ever-moving target AND you take personal responsibility for keeping yourself at the state-of-the-art. You recognize the responsibility and accept it.

Peter Weddle, Build Career Fitness