Already a Future Women? Sign in Career Identifying and articulating your skills A step-by-step guide to figuring out what you’re good at and how to explain this to a potential employer. By FW Career A step-by-step guide to figuring out what you’re good at and how to explain this to a potential employer. By FW Previous article How to negotiate flexible work Next article Resources and information for carers Even those who have been employed for the past decade find it difficult to articulate their skills, and consequently sell them, to someone else. It is an exercise most like to avoid, but come job interview time, it is critical. Research shows that women often receive less recognition than men for the same accomplishments. While there are many (frustrating) reasons for this that are beyond our control, like bias and discrimination, it helps to focus on what we can control: the language we use to promote ourselves. You’ve hit the glass ceiling. And our paywall. Access member-only features by becoming a Red Member. Join the club Already a member? Sign in career More From Future Women Diamond Meet the leaders: Erin Vincent By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Malini Raj By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Azmeena Hussain By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Shannan Dodson By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Elly Desmarchelier By Odessa Blain Equity A sneak peek inside the sold-out budget event By Odessa Blain Equity Inside the shared joke between Gallagher and Wong By Odessa Blain Leadership “Let’s lower the bar”: Why this CEO wants women to do a whole lot less By FW Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
