Here’s an interesting classified ad I stumbled across online…it originally appeared in the Employment Wanted section of the Financial Post (Toronto)

What you can learn from this ad is how the former marijuana smuggler focuses on his transferable skills and experience while being up-front about his past. When changing careers, emphasizing what you can bring to the table, as opposed to the experience you lack in an industry or role, is crucial.

I wonder what this person’s career would have been like had he focused his talents on a legal product or service?

To your success,

David B. Wright
Author, Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves
www.thegetajobbook.com