{"id":1462,"date":"2016-09-06T15:56:12","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T15:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1462"},"modified":"2020-08-06T04:16:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T04:16:36","slug":"text-transferable-skills-for-any-career-path","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-transferable-skills-for-any-career-path\/","title":{"raw":"Transferable Skills","rendered":"Transferable Skills"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List transferable skills that will be valuable for any career path<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nTransferable (soft) skills may be used in multiple professions. They include, but are by no means limited to, skills listed below:\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"44%\">Dependable and punctual (showing up on time, ready to work, not being a liability)<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"28%\">Self-motivated<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"28%\">Enthusiastic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Willing to learn (lifelong learner)<\/td>\r\n<td>Committed<\/td>\r\n<td>A good problem solver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Adaptable (willing to change and take on new challenges)<\/td>\r\n<td>Strong in customer service skills<\/td>\r\n<td>A team player<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Good in essential work skills (following instructions, possessing\u00a0critical thinking skills, knowing limits)<\/td>\r\n<td>Positive attitude<\/td>\r\n<td>Strong communication skills<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Able to accept constructive criticism<\/td>\r\n<td>Ethical<\/td>\r\n<td>Safety conscious<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Strong in time management<\/td>\r\n<td>Honest<\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nThese skills are transferrable because they are positive attributes that are invaluable in practically any kind of work.\u00a0They also do not require much training from an employer\u2014you have them already and take them with you wherever you go. Soft skills are a big\u00a0part of your \"total me\" package.\r\n\r\nSo, identify the soft skills\u00a0that show you off the best, and identify the ones that prospective employers are looking for. By comparing both sets, you can more directly gear your job search to your strongest professional qualities.\r\n<h2>10\u00a0Top Skills You Need to Get a Job When You Graduate<\/h2>\r\nThe following video summarizes the ten top skills that the Target corporation believes will get you a job when you graduate.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/jKtbaUzHLvw\r\n\r\nNote that the video above has no narration. You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/10TopSkilsThatWillGetYouAJobWhenYouGraduate_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"10 top skills that will get you a job when you graduate\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n<h2>How to Find a New Job\u2013Transferable Job Skills<\/h2>\r\nIf you are an international student, or perhaps English is your second language, the following video may especially appeal to you. It covers similar information to the <em>10 Top Skills<\/em> video above. Discover\u00a0how to find a new job more easily by learning how to identify and describe your transferable job skills in English.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291146&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=7Kt4nz8KT_Y&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-yxsntbfq-7Kt4nz8KT_Y\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToFindANewJobTransferableJobSkills_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to find a new job - Transferable Job Skills\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor more extensive exploration, visit this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ceswoodstock.org\/job_search\/resumeskillstransf.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklist of transferable skills<\/a> from Community Employment Services in Woodstock, Ontario.\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2><div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fX_vzPlk1IJVQOnmd0SyVVYS7-n3N82ZKa5OILFs1ds\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List transferable skills that will be valuable for any career path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Transferable (soft) skills may be used in multiple professions. They include, but are by no means limited to, skills listed below:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44%;\">Dependable and punctual (showing up on time, ready to work, not being a liability)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28%;\">Self-motivated<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28%;\">Enthusiastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Willing to learn (lifelong learner)<\/td>\n<td>Committed<\/td>\n<td>A good problem solver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adaptable (willing to change and take on new challenges)<\/td>\n<td>Strong in customer service skills<\/td>\n<td>A team player<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Good in essential work skills (following instructions, possessing\u00a0critical thinking skills, knowing limits)<\/td>\n<td>Positive attitude<\/td>\n<td>Strong communication skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Able to accept constructive criticism<\/td>\n<td>Ethical<\/td>\n<td>Safety conscious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strong in time management<\/td>\n<td>Honest<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These skills are transferrable because they are positive attributes that are invaluable in practically any kind of work.\u00a0They also do not require much training from an employer\u2014you have them already and take them with you wherever you go. Soft skills are a big\u00a0part of your &#8220;total me&#8221; package.<\/p>\n<p>So, identify the soft skills\u00a0that show you off the best, and identify the ones that prospective employers are looking for. By comparing both sets, you can more directly gear your job search to your strongest professional qualities.<\/p>\n<h2>10\u00a0Top Skills You Need to Get a Job When You Graduate<\/h2>\n<p>The following video summarizes the ten top skills that the Target corporation believes will get you a job when you graduate.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"10 top skills that will get you a job when you graduate\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jKtbaUzHLvw?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Note that the video above has no narration. You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/10TopSkilsThatWillGetYouAJobWhenYouGraduate_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;10 top skills that will get you a job when you graduate&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Find a New Job\u2013Transferable Job Skills<\/h2>\n<p>If you are an international student, or perhaps English is your second language, the following video may especially appeal to you. It covers similar information to the <em>10 Top Skills<\/em> video above. Discover\u00a0how to find a new job more easily by learning how to identify and describe your transferable job skills in English.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291146&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=7Kt4nz8KT_Y&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-yxsntbfq-7Kt4nz8KT_Y\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToFindANewJobTransferableJobSkills_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to find a new job &#8211; Transferable Job Skills&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more extensive exploration, visit this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ceswoodstock.org\/job_search\/resumeskillstransf.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklist of transferable skills<\/a> from Community Employment Services in Woodstock, Ontario.<\/p>\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fX_vzPlk1IJVQOnmd0SyVVYS7-n3N82ZKa5OILFs1ds\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1462\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>College Success. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Linda Bruce. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. 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