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You obviously need to make a positive and lasting impression when you meet with someone to discuss a professional opportunity. You may feel a bit discouraged if you don’t have exactly the right skills and experience the person on the other side of the table is looking for, but we at Atlas Promotions encourage you not to lose hope. You still have unique value to offer, especially in these areas:

Transferable Skills

Focus on the talents you do have instead of those you don’t. Past opportunities surely instilled in you a number of skills that you continue to use today – and that will serve you well in the future. Mention them to the person with whom you have an appointment. Say, for example, “I used to work in food service management. That experience taught me how to lead under pressure, set priorities, and communicate effectively. These things make me a great candidate today.”

Additive Skills

You might have some skills that won’t readily transfer to the new opening, but that make you a desirable applicant nonetheless. At Atlas Promotions, we suggest that you identify these abilities and practice explaining how they will help you succeed in the future.

Highlighting these skills during an appointment will help you make a favorable impact. Our Atlas Promotions executives hope you will put them to good use.