The importantce of the transferable skills and the top cited transferable skills

1. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
What are transferable skills?
They are the skills and abilities that transfer from job to job no matter which positions
you have held in the past. One of the things that make these skills so valuable is that
they can be used in such a wide array work setting. For example, everyone needs
problem solving skills, whether you are a general contractor or financial analyst. That
skill transfers from position to position regardless of what the job title is
How can this be used to benefit your resume – and your job search in general?
Speak to the employer’s needs. An employer wants to know:
• Are you qualified for the job?
• Will you get along well with the people in the organization?
• How quickly will you contribute to the bottom line?
• Can I provide an appropriate salary for both of us?
• Will you stay with the company?
Create your resume to address these questions by using the key words that will put the
employer at ease, in subtle but effective ways.
According to the 2012 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job
Outlook Survey, the top 10 qualities/skills employers seek are transferable skills:
1. Ability to work in a team structure
2. Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
4. Ability to obtain and process information
5. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
6. Ability to analyze quantitative data
7. Technical knowledge related to the job

2. 8. Proficiency with computer software programs
9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports
10. Ability to sell or influence others