I
know that can be really confusing.
You
know you have many skills. In fact you have those skills that are very much in
demand today. You were good in your previous job due to those skills. You were
promoted, appreciated, recognized for those very skills. Ideally, deep inside your heart you believe - you should be an asset for the company/ client who hires
you.
Only
after you speak to the interviewer (HR or business or prospect) you feel a
sense of inadequacy.
You
answered them well. You have a gut feeling you could not make it even before
you get the actual rejection.
I
faced a similar situation a few years back. I did not understand it back then
I
was perfect for the role. I fit the bill. My interview went well. Yet I was not
hired.
The
only time I found the interviewer rubbing his chin was when I said apart from
my primary role as a Transition Manager, I also facilitate leadership training
when L&D team sends me an invitation. I tremendously enjoy that experience
nurturing young leaders.
**My
reason to add that bit of trivia was if sales team cannot win deals and I do
not have client business in the pipeline to migrate to our premises, I am
likely to tie up with your training team too. The subtle message was – Don’t you
dare give me anything else (Just kidding!)**
The
interviewer actually muttered – Transition and training are very different
skill sets.
Now
the following piece is for those who are reading this blog
I
wrote books
I
managed teams, operations and businesses
I
invested in real estate after thorough research
and negotiation
I
sold electronic type writers,
printers, photo copiers, dress material, books
All
that I underlined here are skills.
Probable
conclusions the interviewer must have made:
Jack of all trades, master of noneNot focusedNot passionate about transitionPossible threat who can quit anytimeShe just might permanently move to L&D
Your
value in the job market is determined by the skills you have - provided you know
how to highlight them keeping your target audience in view.
You
have many skills and no income - That will be a thing of the past soon.
The
good news is - that perception is changing and it is changing fast.
When
mindsets, HR algorithms, distorted perspectives, prevailing trends can ruin
your career - do not make that the reality of your life.
If you know how to
trade your skills to multiple entities, where to trade them and most importantly, who would you trade your
skills to - you will know your true worth.
Your multi-potentiality should be tapped
You have hybrid skill set
You are a whole brainer. Yes you can work on a Mathematics problems and your can write poetry.
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Styles of communication
There
is a way the leaders (Interviewer) of the whole industry perceive a certain statement – their exposure,
their environment and their education system builds that faith -That is not in
your control.
What
is in your control is how you communicate – as you pitch your multiple skills,
just add the benefits - What is in for them.
I
did not know it back then. Now I do.
It is a wide range of skills that get me repeat clients today - Research, Business planning, one on one coaching, website content development, virtual assistance with social media strategy - Each one of these are skills I offer as service.
If there is a particular skill that a client wants and I do not have, I quickly check who in my virtual team can support me on that.
(The virtual team is trained through a booklet and SKYPE session how to cater to global clients either independently on their own or by engaging with my projects. This arrangement will soon see day light as a soft ware)
Meanwhile, keep honing your skills. Join BECKON Learning Community for peer support.
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