For Candidates: Transferable Skills You Should Mention
When applying for a position, it is important to note the transferable skills you may possess. The following are five of those skills valued by employers:
Coping with deadline pressures – Prove to your prospective employer that you can function effectively and meet deadlines even when the timeframe is notably hurried.
Negotiating – Discuss where you have been able to resolve differences between individuals or groups.
Speaking - You will be perceived as a leader if you can talk publicly, prepare remarks, and effectively present ideas. If this is not a comfort zone for you think about joining Toastmasters.
Writing – Writing effectively is a skill most employers desire. Write letters to the editor of every publication you read. Write a newsletter and have samples you could share during an interview.
Organizing/Coordinating – If you have organized an event or managed projects it is assumed you know how to delegate tasks and achieve goals. Begin with organizing your own life, files, records and important documents. Prosperity is never attracted to disorganization and neither are job opportunities.