Understanding Transferable Job Skills

What are transferable job skills?

• Skills that are not relevant to job applications

• Skills that are only useful in academic settings

• Skills specific to one job

• Skills acquired in personal or professional life that can be used in future jobs

Why are transferable skills important for new graduates?

• They help in academic success

• They help in showcasing abilities to potential employers

• They are only important for experienced professionals

• They are not important for new graduates

Which skill involves analyzing problems and situations?

• Communication skills

• Analytical skills

• Leadership skills

• Teamworking skills

What type of skill is demonstrated by motivating people to achieve goals?

• Organizational skills

• Negotiation skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Leadership skills

If you are good at convincing others, which skill does this represent?

• Analytical skills

• Teamworking skills

• Organizational skills

• Negotiation skills

Deciding on priorities is an example of which skill?

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication skills

• Leadership skills

• Organizational skills

What does it mean to delegate tasks?

• To do everything yourself

• To assign tasks to others

• To ignore tasks

• To complete tasks without help

Listening deeply to others is an example of which skill?

• Analytical skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Organizational skills

• Leadership skills

Working towards a shared goal is an example of which skill?

• Teamworking skills

• Negotiation skills

• Communication skills

• Analytical skills

What should you do to identify your transferable skills?

• Rely solely on job descriptions

• Ignore your past experiences

• Focus only on academic achievements

• Examine your life history and key qualities