So, what is a transferable skill? Basically, it is a skill that you can take with you to another job. Employers generally love these core skills which may be defined as:

* Organisational skills - managing your work and team in an efficient manner.

* Technical skills - general knowledge of available computer software that may be applied and used as solutions.

* Organisational skills - good at organising your work, detailed analysis, and research and development skills.

Take note of the roles you perform in your job on a daily basis and you will notice that much of your experience would be very useful in other jobs. The exceptions being jobs that are niche and highly skilled.

Trainers, for example, are useful in most businesses as it is always important to find someone with the ability to train others to work more efficiently. A good organiser requires project management skills which are in wide demand. Most skills are transferable, so it is important to emphasise this to prospective employers.

* Identifying your transferable skills

Examine the skills needed in different roles and spot the similarities between them. Do your research on established jobs boards like monster or telcojobs.eu. Compare your skills to other roles and you will find that your skills will be in demand across a range of roles.

Use this method to find the skills that you may not have known you had. Look for the skills that are second nature to you as they may be essential requirements in other industries. You will discover that your skills set is much greater than you thought which is great news for widening your job prospects.

It is important to prove to your potential employer that you are not just a great manager or good technical mind, but you are able to identify specific achievements in your job that you can demonstrate as transferable skills. Keep your CV updated all the time with every achievement and success in your job and this will greatly improve your chances when you want to find another career.

Ensure your CV lists your most relevant skills near the top where it is obvious and reflect your selling points. When changing careers, the first thing you should do with your with your CV is to convince the prospective employer why you would make a better choice of employee in the job or industry. Your CV is like a statement to sell yourself and impress quickly so you will stand out immediately in the interview.