Thinking on your feet

I was talking to a personal trainer.  His clientele has dwindled due to the economy.  He decided to take stock of his transferable skills: being personable, having good physique, hard working, good networker, takes direction well, not afraid of risk, willing to broaden his choices.  He had a photographic portfolio taken of himself so he could apply to  modeling agencies.  Got 3 calls, landed 2 jobs.  Now that’s what I call thinking on your feet — and he continues to give awesome workouts.

What are your transferable skills?

I am listening…

Reader Comments

Brian G

I think we all have many skills to land jobs in the hard times. For me, it’s web design and development!

 

Judy

And you do awesome work as evidenced by this web site and blog. What makes our exchanges so easy are your personable and serviceful ways, not to mention your skills which I am continuing to discover. You are a joy to work with !