Job Experience Translation Toolkit

Make Your Experience Count—No Matter Where You’re Coming From

Changing careers to break into politics or transitioning from one department to another? Don’t let your experience get lost in translation. Arena’s Job Experience Translation Toolkit is here to help you confidently pivot into a new role or sector with two powerful tools.

What’s Inside the Toolkit?

Translating Your Job Experience

This popular Arena Careers training helps you craft a resume and elevator pitch that highlight what you bring to the table—no matter your background. It’s your step-by-step guide to figuring out which roles fit your experience and how to make a strong case for yourself.

To get started watch these three short, on-demand videos and work through the worksheet that guides you through this process.

1. Overview & Exploring Your “Why” (10:34)
2. Map the Job Description & Identify How Your Experience Relates (6:12)
3. Reframe Your Skills (8:01)

Campaign Skills Translator

Created in partnership with the Democratic National Committee.

This tool is helpful for job seekers and hiring managers.

For job seekers: Learn how your past roles connect to campaign departments—from communications to operations—and discover where your skills shine.

For hiring managers: Get clarity on the skills needed for key campaign roles. Use this tool to write stronger job descriptions and make better hiring decisions.

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