{"id":6299,"date":"2025-04-14T14:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?p=6299"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:01:03","slug":"unlocking-the-power-of-transferable-skills-for-career-returners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/unlocking-the-power-of-transferable-skills-for-career-returners\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the Power of Transferable Skills for Career Returners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-1024x475.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6307 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/475;width:584px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-512x238.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image-920x427.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skillfinder-image.png 1275w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At Back to Work Connect, we&#8217;re committed to supporting individuals navigating career transitions, especially those returning to the workforce after a break. Our recent Skill Finder Workshop, co-led by our founder Gina Oglesby and certified career coach Heather Thompson, was a powerful reminder that career gaps don&#8217;t define your value\u2014your skills do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6301 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;width:293px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shifting-the-focus-from-gaps-to-growth\">Shifting the Focus: From Gaps to Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The session began with a warm welcome from Gina and an introduction to Heather, who quickly set the tone with her expertise, energy, and empathy. Heather\u2019s message was clear: the skills you\u2019ve developed during your career break\u2014whether through parenting, caregiving, volunteering, study, or personal projects\u2014are valuable, transferable, and employable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often, Returners struggle to frame their experiences in a way that resonates with employers. Heather challenged that head-on, empowering attendees to reflect on their own lives and start identifying the skills hiding in plain sight\u2014like project management, communication, conflict resolution, budgeting, and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-your-cv-work-harder-so-you-don-t-have-to\">Making Your CV Work Harder (So You Don\u2019t Have To)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Heather walked participants through how to strategically showcase these skills on their CVs and in interviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Create a dedicated skills section highlighting 6\u201312 core transferable skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Tailor your CV to match each specific job description\u2014mirroring keywords from the job ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Use action verbs and quantifiable achievements to bring your experience to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Craft accomplishment statements using the CAR method (Challenge, Action, Result) to clearly demonstrate your impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop wasn\u2019t just talk\u2014it was hands-on. Participants practiced identifying transferable skills through a fictional case study, then applied those lessons to their own stories. The energy in the (virtual) room was electric\u2014collaborative, supportive, and hopeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confidence-is-the-key-ingredient\">Confidence is the Key Ingredient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most powerful takeaways? The role of confidence in the job search process. Heather reminded us that it\u2019s not enough to have the skills\u2014you must own them. You deserve to talk about your achievements with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6303 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;width:327px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Skill-Finder-Quote-2-1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attendees-left-the-workshop-with-clear-actionable-steps\">Attendees left the workshop with clear, actionable steps:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Reflect on recent life experiences to identify your unique skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Update your CV to include a tailored skills section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Practice writing CAR-based accomplishment statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Watch the workshop replay via the Back to Work Connect dashboard for anything they missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-workshop-to-workplace\">From Workshop to Workplace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Skill Finder Workshop was more than just a career session\u2014it was a mindset shift. It reinforced the idea that Returners don\u2019t need to \u201ccatch up\u201d to be employable. They already have a rich bank of experience; they just need the tools and support to present it with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to reignite your career, you&#8217;re not alone\u2014and you&#8217;re not starting from scratch. You&#8217;re starting from experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more workshops and resources from Back to Work Connect, where we\u2019re helping midlife workers, career changers, and Returners take their next step forward with purpose and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to join our next community event you can sign up&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/signup\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to become a community speaker, contact our team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:communitycare@backtoworkconnect.ie\">communitycare@backtoworkconnect.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more? 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