The document discusses transferable skills, which are skills that can be applied to different jobs and industries. These skills are usually developed over time through work, volunteering, hobbies, or other activities. Examples of transferable skills include communication, teamwork, customer service, attention to detail, and time management. The document then provides a sample SWOT analysis for an airline staff member looking to transition to a new career, identifying their strengths in transferable skills and experience, weaknesses if they have only worked in one industry, and opportunities and threats in the current job market. It prompts the reader to reflect on their own skills, barriers, and actions needed to pursue new opportunities.

1. Looking at skills
from different
Career
Pathways

2. What are transferable
skills?
Transferable skills are a core set of skills and abilities, which can
be applied to a wide range of different jobs and industries. They're
usually developed over time, and can be gained from previous
positions, charity or voluntary work, your hobbies, or even just at
home.

3. Knowledge of
legislation/policy e.g.
Equality and Diversity
Health and Safety
Customer Service
Communication
and listening Teamwork
Working under
pressure and
flexibility
Attention to detail
Time keeping
and
organisation
Enthusiasm
and
personability
English and
Maths
For example:
Airline staff

4. Example SWOT Analysis – Airline staff
Weaknesses
• Not worked in different fields outside
of the travel industry
• Not updated CV for a long period of
time
• Not applied for a job or had an
interview in numerous years
Strengths
• All transferable skills highlighted in
previous slide
• Showing commitment to a role and
industry
• Support from
colleagues/family/friends
Opportunities
• New roles created from pandemic (e.g.
NHS)
• Changes to working practices (e.g.
working from home in some roles)
• Courses available to support with
confidence and skills (e.g. updating CV)
Threats
• Pandemic impacted travel industry job
roles
• Increased number of people applying
for roles advertised

5. Take Action
 Following this workshop can you think of any
strengths, weaknesses or threats to add to your
own SWOT analysis?
 Can you identify any opportunities or actions you
could take to help you overcome any barriers?
E.g., courses to support with a skills gap.