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#4: THINK STRATEGICALLY ABOUT THE WORD“TRANSFERABLE” … AND THEN DON’T USE ITHand-in-hand with Strategies #2 and #3 is the concept of “transferableskills.” It’s true that core skills can easily be applied in differentindustries, environments, and positions. But when used in your resume,the word “transferable” communicates to a recruiter or hiring managerthat even if you have the right skills and qualifications, you have totransfer them into a new industry and new position. You’ll need time andtraining before you’re able to use those skills for the benefit of your newemployer. That’s not a great message to communicate.Companies want to hire individuals who can hit the ground running andinstantly become productive members of their organization. They don’tnecessarily want to hire individuals who will have to “transfer” anything,because that takes time and costs money, and no one has either of thosecommodities to spare.So don’t dwell on “transferring” skills, experiences, and qualifications.Instead, your resume should articulate what you’ve done somagnificently with those skills, experiences, and qualifications. Makeyourself a part of the team already!CHAPTER 2 : Strategy Tools for the Professional’s Resume37