Upgrade your skills

• Job shadowing: Just like buying a car, trying out a job before taking it is always a great idea. What if you love the clean environment of working at an accounting firm, but you lack the necessity of being able to stand up and walk outside when necessary? Many organizations...

One of the best ways to develop new skills is on-the-job learning, and if your old employer didn’t provide many opportunities to expand your skill set, they may be interested in having you back after you learn new key skills somewhere else.

Consider someone who acquir...

Listing skills is not the same as listing your work experience. Your skills should be relevant to the job you're applying for.

• Look at the required skills listed in the job description so you'll have a good idea of what you need to list. List the most effective skills at the ...