You have already learned in this column that, when you are seeking your next job, you must emphasize your Big4 experience right up front on your resume. This is an instantly recognizable plus in your working career. But what about some of the organizational talent you bring to the plate? For example, as a member of the Big4, you learned distinct and important team playing skills and these are very marketable in this age of broad-based decision making and group goals within organizations.


Teamwork is a success factor that is highly important in today's working world. In order for organizations to perform at their highest levels and meet or exceed their goals, each member of a team has an interdependent function to perform. It's no longer in a company's best interest to have individuals working on self-directed goals and so your ability to function well in a team setting may well set you apart from other job candidates.


So.when you are thinking about the talents you offer a company, think in terms of how you fit into the overall team. What is your productivity in a team environment? How have you made a quality contribution in a team setting? Have you chaired committees or special task forces? Have you lent your problem-solving skills to a group effort to determine the best course of action in a given situation. Do you get excited about group efforts - and how can you get this point across?


The more you can stress your leadership ability as part of a team effort, the more likely you are to stand out among other candidates.

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