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Mohamed
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How I can a job that fit my non technical skills (including logical, critical and structural thinking)? I feel very lost. I have an experience in a job that shouldn't join. I should had escaped long time ago. I have stuck in that job which I never liked. Now I need to shift my career. However, I feel lost and don't know which job that fits. All I know is that I have to find a job ASAP. I'm very confident about my deep thinking skills. I'm really very competent. Does any employer can believe ine and give me the chance?
Engineering background
Experience in oil and gas services industry
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Alex Davis
Human Resources Strategy
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Alex’s Answer
Mohamed, I agree with Sneha. Your non-technical skills—such as logical, critical, and structural thinking—are highly valued across many industries and roles. Here are some actions you can take to find a new job / career:
1. Identify and Articulate Your Transferable Skills
List specific examples from your current or past roles where you used your logical structuring and critical thinking skills (e.g., process improvement, project planning, troubleshooting, decision-making).
2. Explore Career Paths That Value These Skills
Roles and industries that often seek strong logical, critical, and structural thinkers include:
Business analysis
Project management
Consulting
Operations management
Data analysis (even in non-technical contexts)
Quality assurance
Policy analysis
Research and strategy roles
Education and training
Supply chain and logistics
3. Leverage Skills-Based Job Search Tools
Use keywords like “problem solving,” “process improvement,” “analytical skills,” “strategic planning,” and “critical thinking” on job boards.
Consider skills-based platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Skills Assessments, or sites that match jobs to your strengths rather than just your past job titles).
4. Network and Conduct Informational Interviews
Contact professionals in roles or industries of interest. Ask about their day-to-day work, required skills, and how they transitioned.
Join professional groups or attend industry events to expand your network and learn about opportunities.
5. Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Highlight your non-technical skills with concrete examples and outcomes.
Tailor your resume for each application, emphasizing how your skills solve business problems.
6. Consider Upskilling or Certifications
Short courses in business analysis, project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM), or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) can help bridge the gap and make your skills more marketable.
Many of these certifications focus on structured thinking and problem-solving, not technical expertise.
7. Start Small
Look for internal transfer opportunities or volunteer for cross-functional projects at your current organization to gain relevant experience.
Freelance or contract roles can also provide exposure to new industries and build your portfolio.
1. Identify and Articulate Your Transferable Skills
List specific examples from your current or past roles where you used your logical structuring and critical thinking skills (e.g., process improvement, project planning, troubleshooting, decision-making).
2. Explore Career Paths That Value These Skills
Roles and industries that often seek strong logical, critical, and structural thinkers include:
Business analysis
Project management
Consulting
Operations management
Data analysis (even in non-technical contexts)
Quality assurance
Policy analysis
Research and strategy roles
Education and training
Supply chain and logistics
3. Leverage Skills-Based Job Search Tools
Use keywords like “problem solving,” “process improvement,” “analytical skills,” “strategic planning,” and “critical thinking” on job boards.
Consider skills-based platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Skills Assessments, or sites that match jobs to your strengths rather than just your past job titles).
4. Network and Conduct Informational Interviews
Contact professionals in roles or industries of interest. Ask about their day-to-day work, required skills, and how they transitioned.
Join professional groups or attend industry events to expand your network and learn about opportunities.
5. Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Highlight your non-technical skills with concrete examples and outcomes.
Tailor your resume for each application, emphasizing how your skills solve business problems.
6. Consider Upskilling or Certifications
Short courses in business analysis, project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM), or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) can help bridge the gap and make your skills more marketable.
Many of these certifications focus on structured thinking and problem-solving, not technical expertise.
7. Start Small
Look for internal transfer opportunities or volunteer for cross-functional projects at your current organization to gain relevant experience.
Freelance or contract roles can also provide exposure to new industries and build your portfolio.
Sneha Deb
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Sneha’s Answer
Hey Mohamed! It’s never too late to shift gears and find a role that truly aligns with your strengths and your deep thinking, logical, and structural skills are incredibly valuable across industries. Fields like operations, consulting, project management, data analysis, and even strategy roles often value exactly the kind of mindset you bring. Your engineering background and oil & gas experience show discipline and resilience, traits any smart employer would respect. You deserve a role where your talents are recognized, and with the right positioning of your transferable skills, that opportunity will come. Keep moving forward, you’re not lost, you’re just on the edge of something better. Good luck!
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice. So, how can I get the employer's attention to my skills. Already applied many times, but unfortunately nothing at all
Mohamed