CareerCircle is focused on looking at the whole person to find where they best fit in the corporate world. We want to help our members find sustainable career paths that provide the value, wages, and benefits they need to live happy and fulfilling lives. In this blog, we will cover three incredible success stories that are extremely common examples of our work here at CareerCircle.
<h2>The CareerCircle Difference</h2>
It's important to realize that workers are often slotted into narrow categories early on in their careers, leaving them without resources or opportunities for growth. At CareerCircle, we are working to change the equation by using our platform to:
<ul>
<li>Change employer mindsets&nbsp;on diversity hiring and leadership representation</li>
<li>Encourage workforce development&nbsp;to reduce turnover for a future-proof strategy</li>
<li>Advocate for candidate groups&nbsp;who are often overlooked or passed over for jobs</li>
<li>Offer a 360&deg; candidate view&nbsp;to showcase the whole human &mdash; beyond the resume</li>
<li>Provide upskilling opportunities&nbsp;so candidates can advance or change careers</li>
</ul>
Our mission is to move beyond the equal employment opportunity (EEO) model into a world with <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/impact" target="_blank" rel="noopener">true hiring equity</a>. Real people use our tools every day to find life-changing opportunities.
We take that pretty seriously.
Not everyone fits into a standard mold &mdash; but that doesn't make them any less valuable or capable. At CareerCircle, we believe in teaching the skills needed to fill the gaps with sales and tech certificates. But we also believe in calling out the important soft skills and personal attributes that often get missed, like drive, loyalty, timeliness, and more.
<h2>3 Success Stories from CareerCircle Members</h2>
Here are three examples of how&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">upskilling through CareerCircle certificates</a> made a difference. These candidates made themselves more desirable in the current job market with a little support from CareerCircle's candidate tools.
<h3>Choudiah Brickers: Leaving a Toxic Work Environment</h3>
Choudiah Brickers was struggling to make ends meet in a toxic environment. After finding herself unemployed during COVID, she decided it was time to make a change. She had an interest in tech and wanted to pivot in that direction. However, she needed to create an opportunity without spending a lot of time and money on a degree.
Choudiah turned to CareerCircle courses with Google to become certified as a Project Management and Data Analytics professional. This allowed her to move into a new environment, finding a work-from-home software engineer job that bumped her from $18.50/hr to $25/hr.
<h3>Princewill Nwokeke: A Burning Desire to Grow</h3>
Discovering a professional passion for a field can drive interest in learning more. Even though he wasn't unemployed or facing a negative work environment, Princewill Nwokeke wanted to learn more about the IT field because he loved it.
He searched high and low to find a resource that would develop his skills without a huge upfront cost. For Princewill Nqokeke, the promise of a Google certificate in IT support was a good first step. "The Google IT Certificate has been a blessing to me," he said. "I became hungry to learn more and to grow. I am still on that journey, and I will keep the fire burning."
His move into the tech industry gave him an opportunity to leave his warehouse job and become a Sales Development Associate with a remote company. He continued to pursue professional development and is currently working at Dell Technologies as a Senior Technician Support representative.
<h3>Essi Amefia Monneus: Upskilling to Double Wages</h3>
Doubling what you earn can be a pivotal moment in your career. After Essi Amefia Monneus's husband lost his job, she needed to find a job that was in high demand and offered better pay to fill the gaps. A lot of research and motivation went into finding the right field and making the change through CareerCircle.
After seeing a YouTube ad, she decided to try the Google Project Management course to see if the material was interesting to her and if the role of a project manager would be a good fit for her soft skills. Essi wanted to make sure she wasn't wasting time on a course that didn't offer useful skills. She did a lot of research before starting the Google course, choosing it because it focused on developing in-demand skills.
With new skills on her resume, hiring managers were more interested in considering Essi for the job. After getting her certifications as PMP and Scrum Master, she got a job as an IT Project Manager. Upskilling made it possible for Essi to change careers, going from $27/hr to earning $55/hr at her new job.
<h2>Changing the Status Quo</h2>
Most workers are looking for opportunities that position them for a better future. Employers should take note and provide upskilling opportunities to their current workforce.
Did you know? Research shows:
<ul>
<li>94% of employees say they would&nbsp;stay longer&nbsp;with a company that invested in their careers.</li>
<li>74% of workers feel that the lack of professional development opportunities with their current employer is preventing them from reaching their full potential.</li>
<li>Access to professional development keeps employees 15%&nbsp;more engaged.</li>
</ul>
<h2>#RethinkQualified with CareerCircle</h2>
Whether you are considering a career change or trying to keep your workforce engaged, CareerCircle can help. We understand just how important skilled workers are in today's landscape, and we know many stellar candidates are being overlooked for all the wrong reasons.
If you are considering how upskilling could change your career trajectory, it's time to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates/signup?email=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">join our circle</a>&nbsp;and get started.
Or&hellip;
If you want to offer professional development opportunities for your workforce or want help filling roles with qualified candidates,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/employers#overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we'd love to help</a>.

These candidates made themselves more desirable in the current job market with a little support from CareerCircle's candidate tools.

3 Incredible Success Stories from CareerCircle Members

It's hard to show up for a job that doesn't excite you, allow you to grow, or compensate you adequately.&nbsp;Are you interested in making a career change?
CareerCircle is committed to helping people find better positions by aligning them with employers who go beyond the resume. Learn how&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/mobile-app" style="background-color: #ffffff;">our mobile app</a>&nbsp;can help you find the right position with convenient on-the-go job search and profile-building capabilities.
<h2>Why Use the CareerCircle Job Search App?</h2>
Hard-working professionals don't always have time to sit down and hunt for new jobs. We wanted to streamline the job hunt as much as possible with access to your profile through an app on your phone.
<h3>Discover a Faster Way to Complete Your Profile</h3>
Looking for a fast and easy way to kickstart your job search? The CareerCircle app was designed to help speed up profile setup &mdash; including the creation of your intro video.
We want to help you connect with employers as quickly as possible to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/your-career-journey-learn-how-to-combat-job-search-fatigue-with-these-tips">avoid job search fatigue</a>. Try out the app so you can get your profile set up and ready for employers to browse!
<h3>On-the-Go Capabilities Increase Productivity</h3>
Our app works seamlessly with our mobile-friendly website, allowing you to explore all of the upskilling courses and job listings available on our site. You can work on your profile, certifications, or job search when it's most convenient for you.&nbsp;
Multi-task by pursuing your career change on your daily commute, while you wait in line, or during your break. On-the-go capabilities make it easier to get more done, even when you aren't near your computer.
<h3>Access Convenient Mobile-Friendly Tools</h3>
Search for available job listings on the CareerCircle app and save the ones you are interested in looking at later. You can even see when the jobs were posted to get a better feel for how long the employer has been searching for candidates.
If you want to really wow employers, work on upskilling with some of our certification courses. On the app, you can browse and view courses. Save your favorite certifications to access easily when you are ready to get started.
The career circle app makes it easy to do more &mdash; right from your phone.
<h2>How Does the CareerCircle App Work?</h2>
<h3>1. Create Your Account</h3>
Getting started is FREE! Simply&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates">create your account</a>&nbsp;on the app with your email, or sign in if you have already completed this step on our website.
<h3>2. Set Your Interests</h3>
Once you've signed in, it's time to choose the jobs you might consider for a lateral or upward career change, including titles like Data Analyst or Project Manager. Then, select any upskilling courses you might be interested in.
<h3>3. Kick-Off Your Profile</h3>
Add a resume to your profile. You can scan an existing resume by taking a picture with your phone. Or you can upload a resume file that's already been saved to your phone. If you need help creating a resume, you can use our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/resume-builder" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resume Builder</a>&nbsp;on the website and add it to your profile from there.
<h3>4. Provide Your Details</h3>
Fill out sections for your name, personal information, work history, education, and more! The app makes it an easy step-by-step process! Don't forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/building-the-360deg-view-of-you-how-to-develop-a-job-skills-inventory">add both hard and soft skills</a>&nbsp;to your profile so employers can see all of your best qualities.
<h3>5. Personalize Your Profile</h3>
Add an existing headshot from your phone to give your profile a more authentic and personalized look. Then, record your intro video straight from your phone to tell employers what you offer and what you are looking for!
<h3>6. Take Assessments</h3>
Our Career and Big Five personality assessments help employers understand where you would fit into their team. You can take both assessments right on the app.
<h2>3 Tricks for Getting More Out of Our App</h2>
If you've put in your basic personal information, it's time to explore other helpful app functions. Here are three tips to get the most out of our job search app.
<h3>Record Your Intro Video</h3>
We know it might seem slightly inconvenient or nerve-wracking to record yourself in a monologue video for potential employers.&nbsp;However, hiring managers get a lot of value out of watching you speak for a few minutes about your talents, professional goals, and ideal role. It makes you more relatable and helps them connect with you as a candidate.
A great intro video can sometimes replace the initial interview, helping you streamline the hiring process. Plus, it provides an opportunity to showcase some of the soft skills &mdash; like passion and personality &mdash; that aren't easily displayed in a resume.
The CareerCircle app makes it easy to record a video right from your phone.&nbsp;So, take a few minutes to create a quick video that helps hiring managers picture exactly how you would fit into their team.
<h3>Complete Your Profile</h3>
Fill out every section of your profile to help increase your ranking in relevant search results. When employers look for candidates, we show them the profiles we think are the best fit &mdash; measuring by keyword relevance and how complete the profile is.
Finishing your profile helps employers know you are serious about the job search process. Getting every step filled out helps them see you are committed and offer personal drive.
<h3>Set Alerts for Job Listings</h3>
Use the app to set alerts for job listings. When something comes up that might appeal to you, we'll let you know through the app! It's easy to create alerts to notify you of job search matches:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">Simply go to the profile tab on the app.</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">In the upper right corner, click "Create Job Alert."</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">Create a new job alert, choosing a title, keyword, and location.</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">Add a description to help differentiate between your alerts.</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">Click "Create Alert," and you will now see it listed under the "My Alerts" tab.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Get Started With the CareerCircle Job Search App</h2>
If you don't have the app, download it now from the Google Play or Apple store! Once you've downloaded the app, start using it to take your career to new heights.

Learn how our mobile app can help you find the right position with convenient on-the-go job search and profile-building capabilities.

3 Job Search Tips for Career Changers

3 Tips for On-the-Go Job Searching With the CareerCircle App

Breaking into a new professional industry can be daunting, especially when it comes time to revise your resume or attend your first job interview in the industry.&nbsp;
You might be unsure about how much of your past experience to share, especially since it doesn&rsquo;t perfectly align with your desired career. Maybe your resume looks completely different than the skills listed on open roles, so you've been hesitant to start applying for jobs.&nbsp;
Upskilling can help you ramp up in a new field, but it&rsquo;s not the only way to make your resume shine and your application stand out to hiring managers.&nbsp;
The term &ldquo;transferable skills&rdquo; refers to skills and proficiencies candidates can bring from their past experiences into a future role &mdash; even if that role is in a totally new industry. Transferable skills help job seekers navigate career changes and showcase their hard and soft skills to potential employers.&nbsp;
As employers combat <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/the-future-of-work-how-pandemic-era-staffing-shortages-have-impacted-the-job-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener">staffing shortages</a> and skill deficiencies, they&rsquo;re beginning to take more notice of candidates&rsquo; transferable skills. Many are taking a more inclusive approach to the questions they&rsquo;re asking in interviews and going beyond resume-based assessments to get a complete picture of each candidate. 
In this blog, you&rsquo;ll learn all the need-to-know details about transferable skills, like what they are, how to identify yours, and when to highlight them during your job search.
<h2>What Are Transferable Skills?&nbsp;</h2>
Transferable skills are <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/building-the-360deg-view-of-you-how-to-develop-a-job-skills-inventory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skills you can apply to a variety of jobs</a> across industries. They&rsquo;re extremely useful to bring up during the hiring process, and will also help you succeed in your new role or career field.&nbsp;
Most of us carry transferable skills between jobs, whether we realize it or not. For example, the communication skills you learned working in a fast-paced restaurant environment can help you collaborate with colleagues in an office, on a job site, or in virtually any workplace.
Transferable skills &mdash; and professional skills in general &mdash; can be divided into two high-level categories: hard skills and soft skills.&nbsp;
<h3>Hard Skills&nbsp;</h3>
Hard skills encompass the technical, software-related skills a candidate needs to complete role-based tasks. Depending on your desired career field, this may include knowledge of a specific programming language, familiarity with popular development and testing tools, or experience with a certain type of data. <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/acing-the-modern-workplace-how-upskilling-promotes-personal-career-development" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Upskilling</a> is a great way to master the hard skills you need for a future role, but you might also be able to carry over a few from previous positions.&nbsp;
These skills might not sound very transferable at first, but there are certain ones that can bring value to your new role. For example, if you&rsquo;ve ever worked with any type of customer relationship management (CRM) software &mdash; like Zendesk &mdash; you&rsquo;ll likely be able to master your future employer&rsquo;s preferred CRM (i.e., Salesforce) with minimal training and ramp time.&nbsp;
<h3>Soft Skills&nbsp;</h3>
Soft skills refer to proficiencies that don&rsquo;t tie back to any one program or process. Examples include communication, organization, and problem-solving &mdash; all of which are highly transferable and adaptable across positions.
You might think that soft skills pale in comparison to their more technical counterparts, but many employers state that <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-to-uncover-the-hidden-soft-skills-you-already-own" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soft skills are just as important</a>, if not more important, than tech-related proficiencies. It&rsquo;s easier to train a new hire on how to use a certain software than it is to teach them how to effectively communicate with others or manage their time.&nbsp;
<h2>How to Identify Your Most Valuable Transferable Skills&nbsp;</h2>
No matter what your past experiences look like, there are likely transferable skills you can and should consider when contemplating a career change or applying for open roles. Even so, it can be challenging to parse them out of your existing resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile.&nbsp;
As you start thinking about your transferable skills, keep these tips in mind:&nbsp;
Assess the functions under each of your previous roles; not the job titles themselves.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t get caught up in the designated titles you held or industries you worked in. Instead, look at the specific functions under each job, like managing a client portfolio, leading team meetings, or monitoring project finances. For example, someone with a background in sales likely possesses strong communication and presentation skills that could apply to many roles.&nbsp;
Contextualize your existing skills within your desired role or industry.&nbsp;
When researching job opportunities, try matching up your skills with those listed in each job description. Even if nothing matches one-to-one, you&rsquo;ll still find adjacent skills you can pick up with a minimal learning curve. Remember, each role has its own nuances, and most employers are more than willing to help you build upon foundational skills or adjust them to fit your new role.&nbsp;
Prioritize quality over quantity.
It can be tempting to bulk up your resume with as many skills as possible, but this approach only creates extra clutter for recruiters to wade through. Instead, use the skills listed under the role you want to go after as a guide to determine which of your transferable skills to showcase. Then, use your findings to inform what you share online, in your resume, and in conversations with potential employers.&nbsp;
Remember, you don&rsquo;t have to strictly rely on your work experience to bring up transferable skills. You can include experiences in extracurricular activities, personal projects, and schoolwork too.&nbsp;
<h2>Showcasing Transferable Skills During Your Career Change</h2>
Once you have a good idea of which skills you can bring along with you to a new role, it&rsquo;s time to think about how, when, and where to highlight them during <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/your-career-transition-how-to-conquer-change-with-confidence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">your career transition</a>.&nbsp;
<h3>On Your Resume&nbsp;</h3>
Your resume will often be the first thing a potential employer sees from you, so it&rsquo;s essential to make a positive first impression. Your resume should include relevant experiences, upskilling achievements, and of course, any transferable skills you bring to the table.&nbsp;
As you <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/resume-builder" target="_blank" rel="noopener">build or refine your resume</a>, don&rsquo;t hide your most relevant skills down in the experience section. Instead, break them out into a designated &ldquo;Skills&rdquo; section as a few brief bullet points, like:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Project Management&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Asynchronous Communication&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">User Research&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">UX Strategy</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Programming Language Experience&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You can also integrate your skills into your cover letter or outreach messages to employers. Rather than focusing solely on why you want to work for that specific organization, include a brief paragraph about yourself and what unique value you could bring to their workforce.&nbsp;
<h3>Through Your Online Presence</h3>
Your profiles on LinkedIn and other online talent marketplaces, like CareerCircle, are also highly valuable job search tools &mdash; and great places to show off your transferable skills. Be sure to add a headline and brief &ldquo;About&rdquo; section to all of your online accounts that include mention of your holistic experiences and transferable skills.&nbsp;
Not sure which skills or tendencies to include? A <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/traitify" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skills assessment</a> can help you identify your intangible strengths and career preferences so you can mention them on your profiles. These insights help you stand out from the crowd and give employers more insight into who you are as a person, not just what you do during your current nine to five.&nbsp;
<h3>During a Job Interview&nbsp;</h3>
It can be intimidating to bring up your transferable skills<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/making-a-great-first-impression-five-tips-for-a-successful-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> during a job interview</a> or phone call with a recruiter. You might think, &ldquo;What if they don&rsquo;t find this relevant?&rdquo; or, &ldquo;Is this the right time to bring these things up?&rdquo;
Live interactions are great opportunities for you to bring up transferable skills since they give recruiters and hiring managers the chance to ask follow-up questions. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should spout off a vague list of talents. Wait for your past experience to come up naturally in the conversation, then provide real-world examples of how you used your skills in a previous role.&nbsp;
For example, just saying, &ldquo;I have experience managing large projects&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t nearly as insightful as, &ldquo;I once led a ten-person team through a multi-phased marketing campaign, while managing budget, timeline, and team schedules.&rdquo;
<h2>Unlock Transferable Skills and Fuel Your Career Change With CareerCircle&nbsp;</h2>
At CareerCircle, we believe candidates are much more than their resumes. We support job seekers with personalized online profiles and give them the tools they need to succeed in today's job market. On the flip side, we <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-how-careercircle-champions-workforce-equity-equality" target="_blank" rel="noopener">challenge employers to #rethinkqualified</a> by changing the way they source and evaluate talent.&nbsp;
As a CareerCircle member, you'll gain access to guidance and resources to power every step of your career change. We'll help you identify your most valuable transferable skills, present them to hiring managers, and expand on them with tech-focused upskilling and training programs.&nbsp;
Ready to get started? 
<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates/signup" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates/signup">Become a CareerCircle member today!</a>

In this blog, you’ll learn all the need-to-know details about transferable skills, how to identify yours, and when to highlight them.

How Transferable Skills Help Your Career Change

In this blog, you’ll learn all the need-to-know details about transferable skills, like what they are, how to identify yours, and when to highlight them during your job search.

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