"One thing I’m tasked with when speaking with candidates is making sure their skill sets can align with the customer’s needs. Even if it’s not a perfect fit, it’s more a question of whether there is a common denominator between what they’re currently doing and what the potential role may require.

When interviewing, candidates should always think outside the box and gauge what their transferable competencies are and focus on them so that they can connect the dots for the hiring manager when they’re on a phone screen."