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10. Willing to Learn
In addition to the perks of actually learning something new, showing that you want to learn and you’re willing to try new challenges are important qualities that employers look for. It will certainly make you stand out among other job candidates who have been stuck in the same role for years.

11. Experience
Losing your job is hard, changing careers is scary, spending a period of time without a next job lined up is terrifying and becoming an intern after years of working is not necessarily easy to stomach. But all of these experiences will prepare you for anything that may come your way in your future job or your life. Learning how to deal with those situations is a valuable skill.