> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #305 - Nouns don't always Transfer - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/305-nouns-dont-always-transfer/ - Published: 2026-08-24T05:00:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-24T05:00:51.000Z - Description: How to identify the skills beyond the Job Description that can help you land the next role. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter *Hey friend! It's good to see you, and welcome to the new subscribers that have joined this week.* ### Stuff I've Written - [Nouns don't always Transfer.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/nouns-dont-always-transfer/) Spending time thinking about skills beyond your current role is great way to land the next big opportunity. - From the Archive: [How to recognise and overcome imposter syndrome.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/how-to-recognise-and-overcome-imposter-syndrome/) A timely reminder that you can move past the inner voice. ### Stuff I'm Reading - [Why flexibility is your greatest career asset](https://careers.chenmed.com/us/en/blogarticle/adapt-and-advance-why-flexibility-is-your-greatest-career-asset?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). How you can adapt and advance your journey with the right approach. - [Working hard won’t make you rich](https://dariusforoux.com/working-hard-wont-make-you-rich/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Find the right reason for all that effort. - Feeling Stuck? [Try productivity snacking](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/05/feeling-stuck-try-productivity-snacking?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). I prefer this approach to 'grinding it out. If you're really stuck, maybe try a [more oblique approach.](https://oblique.cards/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) - [The real reason that you fall apart under pressure](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/202607/the-real-reason-you-fall-apart-under-pressure?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) : - If you could pick any other life - [what would it be?](https://www.yearofmentalhealth.com/p/what-would-your-other-life-be?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) - [How to come back to your senses](https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-come-back-to-your-senses?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) \- A neat guide to lessening the impact of screen time, and discovering what's missing. ### Stuff I'm Linking - [Jules Vernacular](https://vernacular.fr/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) \- an incredible catalogue of design from France - reminds me of wandering around French towns marvelling at the designs. - [The Universe of short film](https://www.shortverse.com/explore?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). A home for lovers of short form movie making. **Finally**. [Rung](https://dailyrung.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) \- five chances to guess a word each day, can you do it without burning rungs? --- ### Below the Fold πŸ’‘ [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/) \+ [This Week I Learned](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/twil/) about how the world 3rd smallest country, and why it has changed its name! ✍️ ****Journal Prompt:** Beyond my job description, what skills have been building that could help me take the next step in my career? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) πŸ“ ****Elsewhere:** More insights and updates on my [website](https://mattrutherford.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matt.rutherford/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@matt.rutherford?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/rutherfordmatt.bsky.social?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) for updates. πŸ”₯ Were you forwarded this newsletter? [Get your own here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/subscribe/)