Significant changes and restructurings going on in
the public sector have a lot of employees considering a move into the private
sector. But how should you go about
making the move and how do you market your skills so that they are
transferable?
1. Make
a plan. Pinpoint an area of the private
sector that you are interested in and try to think of different roles and
environments that might work well for your interests.
2. Consider
your success. Think about your full
range of skills and strengths and how you accomplished your greatest
successes. These could include
functional, personal and professional skills and should be showcased in your
resume.
3. Be
informed. You have already discovered
which part of the private sector interests you—now go out and talk to people
about it! Take the time to research the
private sector and learn about the different cultures and expectations that
will accompany your move from public to private worklife.
4. Create
personal goals. Identify goals that will
help you make the move with ease. This
could include learning new skills, networking, or researching different
sectors.
As
long as you are clear about your goals, create a plan, and work hard while
keeping an open mind, making the move from public to private does not have to
be a daunting cautionary tale.
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