Abstract
Purpose – Lays emphasis on the importance of presenting a positive attitude to grab an offer of employment. Design/methodology/approach – Stresses the significance of transferable skills to ensure a successful career shift from one industry to another. Findings – Argues that the judicious identification and effective deployment of inborn talents and acquired skills can help in the achievement of career success. Practical implications – Shows that these findings can be applied in any organization and sector of the economy. Social implications – Seeks support from educational institutions to make students more employable in the corporate world. Originality/value – Highlights the importance of taking an inventory of strengths and weaknesses – building on the former and seeking to rectify the latter.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
