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YOUR SKILLS
Reflecting on your experiences is a great way to begin the process of finding and applying to a “best
match” employer. In order to better understand and present your whole story, you will also want
to focus on the relevant skills, talents, and qualifications you gained from all of your experiences.
Nearly any experience can help you develop skills within the three categories below:

Obtained through:
internships, co-ops,
coursework, etc.

INDUSTRY/
DEGREE
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Technical, content
knowledge, etc.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Teamwork, verbal and written communication,
organization, etc.
Obtained through:
natural tendencies
and personal
development,
etc.

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:
Timely, genuine, hardworking, passionate, positive,
resilient, flexible, selfless, etc.

TOP 10 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS EMPLOYERS SEEK

Communicating with others

Working well on a team
Problem-solving

Organizing and prioritizing work

Processing information

Analyzing data

Obtaining job-related technical knowledge

Understanding computer programs

Writing and editing

Influencing others
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Stop by Ronan 240 for walk-in
resume and cover letter critiques.

Obtained through:
part-time jobs,
volunteering, etc.