How To: Remind Employers You're Trainable

Sometimes your skills aren’t a perfect match for the job. And nearly all the time, you don’t know the particular internal software or quirks of whatever job it is you’re applying to.

In short: No matter how trained you are, you’re going to have to do some on the job learning.

CareerJockeyy.com suggests playing up the following traits on your resume or in your cover letter:

  • Adaptability: If employers see that you are a quick learner, then they will have no doubts about your ability to adapt to any new job and any new situation.
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