Transferable, functional skills are required in many different work situations. They are built into your education and valued by employers .
A bit of reflection will allow you to see that your courses, research projects, college work experience, extracurricular activities, internships and field study have all been instrumental in providing skills that employers value. Take a look at the list below and determine which of these transferable skills you have developed.
Planning and Organizational Skills
Manage time and priorities effectively
Successfully juggle multiple demands (school and work)
Identify, assess and evaluate needs
Develop measurable goals and a logical plan to achieve set goals
Stick to a difficult endeavor and see it through to completion (four years of college)
Critical Thinking Skills
Research and gather pertinent information and identify important elements
Sort information by relevance- what matters most for the task at hand
Evaluate data to detect trends or patterns
Recognize interrelationships in information obtained from diverse sources
Examine the assumptions underlying analyses or conclusions
Use facts to judge validity of theories
Create innovative solutions to complex problems
Human Relations and Interpersonal Skills
Embrace differences and value others from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity through supportive action
Understand one's own identity; identify personal values and apply them when making decisions
Interact and work collaboratively effectively with peers, supervisors and subordinates
Communicate sensitively and effectively in both individuals and group settings
Take initiative and propose new ideas
Leadership & Management Skills
Define and explain ethical behavior and practice it in difficult situations
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to handle change, stress and ambiguity
Define common goals and build consensus
Recognize connections and mutual interests between different groups
Effectively motivate and manage groups; negotiate change
Delegate tasks and responsibility with respect for others
Lead and support as the situation demands; act consistently and transparently in all dealings
Teach a skill, concept or principle
Communication Skills
Organize and present ideas coherently for formal or spontaneous speeches
Effectively participate in group discussions and brainstorming ideas
Debate ideas with respect for the opinions of others
Read and condense large amounts of materials
Write reports clearly, grammatically, concisely, objectively, convincingly, and in appropriate format
Listen well and interpret what you heard correctly
Ability to perceive non-verbal messages
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