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other jobs. Or your knowledge as a runner may give you insight into
how it feels to have a special marathon training diet. More people
are finding their way to a second career in dietetics, bringing their
existing skills and education from many other fields. Transferable
skills can come from:

different jobs
activities you do on your own personal time
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volunteering and community service
hobbies
memberships
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jobs that you hold that don't seem to relate to your career.
Sometimes the common skills you have in one job may be a rare
talent, a valuable skill that sets you apart, in another.

Transferable skills can be hard or soft skills and you don’t have to
get them on the job or from your education. Athletes often have
transferable skills that can help them in a variety of jobs and situa-
tions:

Transferable Skills for a Soccer Player

Determination Discipline
Communication skills Commitment to excellence
Performing under pressure Teamwork

Goal setting
Dedication
Training regimes

While the technical skill of being able to kick a ball or making a
great corner kick may not be in demand in the workplace (unless
you are going pro,) there are many soft skills that would be valuable
to a potential employer. How many of the skills listed above would

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