L2.05 Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills Skills you use in one career that can transfer to another related career i.e.: anything that you can “take with you” and are applicable to what you do in the next job

Five Transferable Job Skills 1. Communication 2. Research & Planning 3. Human Relations 4. Organization, Management & Leadership 5. Work Survival

Communication  Expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and ideas  Example  Speaking  Writing  Listening

Research and Planning  The search for specific knowledge and the ability to conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting those needs  Examples  Identifying problems  Imagining alternatives  Identifying resources

Human Relations  The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, relating to and helping people  Examples  Cooperating  Providing support for others  Sharing credit

Organization, Management and Leadership  The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals  Examples  Coordinating tasks  Managing groups  Delegating responsibility

Work Survival  The day-to-day skills that assist in promoting effective production and work satisfaction  Examples  Cooperating  Being punctual  Managing time