Be Flexible
In line with the thinking about degrees, it’s smart not only to ask what you can do in terms of skills to put on a resume, but to think in terms of all the jobs that you could potentially do, and thus think about applying for.
On paper, I am qualified to teach college. With one test, I could also teach k-12. That opens up a lot more jobs, but still in education. Looking at my skills, what else could I do?
A person who can read, write, think, and achieve long-term goals with little to no supervision with high levels of responsibility with sensitive information can do a lot of things. WIth my research knowledge, real estate and investing come into play as more than reasonable options.
Similarly, I have not run into a single company yet that does not value my skillset in its management structure in one form or another. The things that make you good at what you do now, importantly, could make you good at a great many things, if only you’re also willing to remain adaptable and look out for new skills to pick up.
