TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Transferable skills are abilities you have learned( skills, processes, techniques, tools, etc.) or developed. They can be useful and needed in the next position you hold. Sometimes these skills are even directly related to the position for which you are applying.
Transferable skills may come from experiences other than employment( i. e., class activities, community services, and participation in clubs or associations). Do not limit your knowledge and skillsets only to those that come from past work experiences. Study the following chart on transferable skills. Complete one for yourself that will help you identify your skill capability levels. When you are finished, you can compare your skills with the skills required in the jobs that interest you. This will enable you to understand how well you qualify for a position. Also, you will know what additional training or experience you need.
How to Identify Transferable Skills
Experience Activity Transferable Skills
Parent School Volunteer
• Managed classroom of 20-25 children
• Provided tutoring on an individual basis
• Helped organize classroom activities and field trips
• Supervised children during lunch and on playground
• Planned school fundraising event raising $ 150,000
» Presentation skills » Ability to provide detailed instructions » Management skills » Event planning
Student Government
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
• Served as Marketing and Recruitment Chairperson
• Organized events( car wash, blood drive, donation drives, etc.)
• Recruited ten new student participants
• Created flyers and handouts
• Received and maintained donations
• Organized showroom and stock
• Operated cash register
• Served as lead volunteer and assisted with staff needs
» Leadership skills » Ability to organize large events with attention to detail » Persuasive recruiting skills » Knowledge of and experience using graphic design programs( Photoshop, MS Publisher) and freehand techniques » Creativity
» Accurate inventory control » Attention to detail » Ensured safe and pleasant environment for patrons and co-workers » Trustworthy, responsible, and accurate when handling cash transactions » Supervisory skills and leadership abilities
Fill out the transferrable skills template
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