Transferable skills are skills that are developed in a specific context and are "transferable" to a variety of other situations and tasks.
According to the 2016 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook Survey, the top 10 qualities/skills employers seek are transferable skills.
- Leadership
- Ability to work in a team
- Communication skills (written)
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills (verbal)
- Strong work ethic
- Initiative
- Analytical/quantitative skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Technical skills
Below is a list of transferable skills. This is not an exhaustive list, but will provide ideas to make your resume and responses to interview questions more concrete.
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