{"id":6965,"date":"2026-08-04T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?page_id=6965"},"modified":"2026-08-04T13:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:13:37","slug":"roadmap-discover-my-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/roadmap-discover-my-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Roadmap &#8211; Discover My Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already have valuable skills. It&#8217;s time to recognise them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;ve spent time raising a family, caring for others, volunteering, studying, managing a household or navigating life&#8217;s challenges, you&#8217;ve continued to develop skills that employers genuinely value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This roadmap will help you identify those transferable skills, understand how they apply in the workplace, and learn how to communicate them with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated time: Work through at your own pace (around 1\u20132 weeks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Begin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reminder&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common things we hear from Returners is: &#8220;I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve done anything worth putting on my CV.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is, many of the skills employers are looking for are developed outside formal employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about everything you&#8217;ve managed during your career break:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solving problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organising busy schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing finances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning new technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapting to changing circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These are all valuable transferable skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are all valuable transferable skills, you haven&#8217;t stopped building your experience. You&#8217;ve simply been building it in a different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Identify your transferable skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6967 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-3.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Workshop-Recorded-Webinar.mp4\">Skill Finder Workshop with Heather Thompson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you returning to work after a career break? Have you been caring for loved ones, managing a household, freelancing, or running your own business? You\u2019ve gained more skills than you realise through non-traditional employment\u2014now it\u2019s time to harness them for your next career move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a 60-minute interactive webinar, where you&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the transferable skills you already have<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to showcase them in your CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain confidence in your unique skillset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get expert, practical advice to boost your job search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete our Transferable Skills Checker and discover strengths you may not have considered before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6969\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-512x640.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1024x1280.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-920x1150.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 819px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 819\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build your personal skills inventory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down examples of times you&#8217;ve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Solved a difficult problem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Organised people or projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Supported someone through a challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Learned something new<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Adapted to unexpected change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples will become valuable content for your CV and future interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal Skills Worksheet (future resource)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn the language employers use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the hardest part isn&#8217;t recognising your skills\u2014it&#8217;s describing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/blog\/\">Career Hub<\/a> articles to see how everyday experiences translate into the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect your skills to real careers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now think about where your skills could take you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/search\/job\">Returner-friendly roles<\/a> and identify jobs that value the strengths you&#8217;ve developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, you don&#8217;t need to have done the exact same job before. Many employers are looking for transferable skills and potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refresh your CV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you&#8217;ve identified your strengths, it&#8217;s time to make sure your CV reflects them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join one of our next CV Review Clinics and receive practical guidance from experienced career coaches who understand the Returner journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore these recources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/creating-an-effective-cv-the-dos-and-donts\/\">Creating An Effective CV: The Dos And Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/how-tailoring-your-cv-can-get-you-noticed-by-employers\/\">How Tailoring Your CV Can Get You Noticed by Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/six-tips-on-writing-a-compelling-return-to-work-cv\/\">Six Tips on Writing a Compelling Return-to-Work CV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6961 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"ttps:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-4.png\">Is AI the Future of CV Writing with Laura Griffin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial Intelligence is topical in every arena right now, and recruitment is no exception. The question is: should you be using AI to write your CV?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this session, we will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to use AI to stand out from the crowd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top tips for creating a compelling CV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts for using AI effectively in CV creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to target your job search and maximise your chances of success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of LinkedIn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep building confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognising your skills is just the beginning. The more you practise talking about your experience, the more confident you&#8217;ll become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the next step by joining one of our online community events or exploring our <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/25-days-back-to-work-challenge\/\">25 Days Back to You Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers are increasingly looking for skills such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Adaptability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Emotional intelligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Organisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Problem-solving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Teamwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many Returners develop these skills every single day without even realising it. The challenge isn&#8217;t gaining new skills\u2014it&#8217;s learning to recognise and communicate the ones you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-community-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a little encouragement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Community Care Team is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have a question, need help deciding what to do next, or simply want someone to point you in the right direction, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Community Care on email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:communitycare@backtoworkconnect.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communitycare@backtoworkconnect.ie<\/a>\u00a0or mobile 089-4057839<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up for our weekly Returner Friendly Job Alert&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.us20.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=b14e986a20d3ea1877fdd1281&amp;id=9eeb0eca6f\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember you\u2019re already making progress, the fact that you\u2019re here tells us you\u2019ve already taken one important step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you completed this roadmap?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Great work!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every step you complete brings you closer to your return-to-work goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no perfect timeline. 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