{"id":592,"date":"2023-09-21T20:13:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/transferable-skills\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:59:38","slug":"transferable-skills","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/transferable-skills\/","title":{"raw":"Learn It 14.1.2 Career Skills","rendered":"Learn It 14.1.2 Career Skills"},"content":{"raw":"

Transferable Skills<\/h2>\r\n

Transferable, or soft, skills may be used in multiple professions and multiple roles. Look at the list of soft skills below and start to think about how you use these skills and how you might describe how skilled you are in your employment documents or employment conversations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Dependable and punctual (showing up on time, meeting deadlines, being accountable for actions)<\/td>\r\nAdaptable and flexible (willing to change and take on new challenges)<\/td>\r\nWilling to learn (lifelong learner)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Enthusiastic<\/td>\r\nCommitted<\/td>\r\nEffective problem-solver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Self-motivated<\/td>\r\nEfficient time management<\/td>\r\nCollaboration and teamwork<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Critical thinking<\/td>\r\nPositive attitude<\/td>\r\nStrong communication skills<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Receptive to constructive feedback<\/td>\r\nEthical and honest<\/td>\r\nSafety-conscious<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

These skills are transferable because they are positive attributes that are valuable in practically any kind of work. Soft skills are a big part of who you are. This is not to suggest that either you're born with these skills or you're not. Each of the skills listed above is different, and you will be stronger in some than in others. In addition, soft skills can be worked on and improved, and there are lots of resources to help develop them.<\/p>\r\n

Think of each soft skill like playing a sport\u2014basketball, for example. Some people are inherently athletic and will pick up a basketball and play well from their first time on a court. Other people will need lots of practice, but eventually, they can build up to a solid game\u2014and have fun playing as well.<\/p>\r\n

Identify the soft skills that show you off the best, and identify the ones that prospective employers are looking for. By comparing both sets, you can more directly focus your job search to take advantage of your strongest professional qualities.<\/p>\r\n

Sometimes knowing why we act in certain ways can help us improve our soft skills.
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You can view the transcript for \u201c3 tips to boost your confidence\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n

You can view the transcript for \u201cWhy you procrastinate even when it feels bad\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

You can view the transcript for \u201cWhat is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Learn More<\/h3>\r\n

For a more extensive exploration of your skills check out the following sources:<\/p>\r\n