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Use your skills as a knitter to get hired
Ever thought about how to translate your hobbies to workplace skills?
Your hobbies tell a vivid story about your natural abilities. Keep reading for language to use in your resume or cover letter, plus get ideas for jobs you may love.
Weaving expertise
0million Americans know how to knit
What matters to you
What do knitters want in a job (besides good pay)? We gave a group of 32 knitters a set list of job attributes and asked them to choose what matters most to them.
Fair management and good mentorship
If management doesn’t care about you, you are not going to try your best.
Medical office manager
Age 63, OR
A low-stress environment
The lower the stress at work, the more creative and focused I can be.
Retail sales representative
Age 64, CA
Creative freedom
I personally work better when allowed to input creativity into a project.
Office manager
Age 63, CA
Jobs to consider
Data entry
Good for those who can focusAccountant
Requires attention to detailQuality assurance
Follow instructions and find issuesMedical imaging technologist
Operate equipment and assist patientsVirtual assistant
Provide help on a flexible scheduleArchitect
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