4 Transferable Skills Worksheet Kaylee Ross

Transferable Skills

As you begin your job search, it is important that you know your own qualifications. Over the years you
have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and your total life experiences.
If you have researched topics and written, and edited and presented papers for classes, you have used
skills which are not limited to any one academic discipline or knowledge area, but are transferable to
many occupations. A prospective employer expects you to be able to apply the skills you have learned
in college to the work environment.

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. Rate the skills

indicating your ability in each area.

0 = no ability 2 = some ability

1 = enough ability to get by with help from others 3 = strong ability

Communication Research & Planning

The skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of The search for specific knowledge and the ability to
knowledge and ideas. conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting
2______ Speaking effectively those needs.
2______ Writing concisely 1______Forecasting, predicting
3______ Listening attentively 3______Creating ideas
3______ Expressing ideas 3______Identifying problems
2______ Facilitating group discussion 3______Imagining alternatives
3______ Providing appropriate feedback 2______Identifying resources
1______ Negotiating 2______Gathering information
2______ Perceiving nonverbal messages 2______Solving problems
3______ Persuading 2______Setting goals
2______ Reporting information 2______Extracting important information
3______ Describing feelings 1______Defining needs
1______ Interviewing 1 ______ Analyzing
1______ Editing 1______Developing evaluation strategies

Human Relations Work Survival

The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, The day-to-day skills which assist in promoting effective
relating to and helping people. production and work satisfaction.

1______ Developing rapport 1______Implementing decisions
3______ Being Sensitive 2 ______ Cooperating
3______ Listening 2______Enforcing policies
3______ Conveying feelings 1______Being punctual
3______ Providing support for others 0______Managing time
3______ Motivating 3______Attending to detail
2______ Sharing credit 2______Meeting goals
3______ Counseling 1______Enlisting help
2______ Cooperating 1______Accepting responsibility
3______ Delegating with respect 1______Setting and meeting deadlines
2______ Representing others 1 ______ Organizing
3______ Perceiving feelings, situations 1______Making decisions
2______ Asserting
Career Specific (REQUIRED SECTION)
Organization, Management & Leadership
The specific skills required for an entry-level job in my
The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and chosen career. See job posting for ideas.
groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals.
2______Classroom Management
3______ Initiating new ideas 2______ Planning and Coordinating
3______ Handling details 3______ Handling Children
2______ Coordinating tasks 2______ Communication with children/adults
1______ Managing groups 3______ Understanding
1______ Delegating responsibility 2______ Patience
3______ Teaching 2______ Self-Control
2______ Coaching 2______ Compromise
3______ Counseling 3______ Creativity on the spot
1______ Promoting change 1______ Tech Savvy
1______ Selling ideas or products
2______ Decision making with others
2______ Managing conflict

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):

I can develop my skills by practicing in a similar environment to what my career will be. I can also learn to teach myself to
obtain the skills when they are needed. I can get feedback from friends and family and they can help me determine what
needs to be improved and what might need to be toned down, or if I did not realize something else that I need. _________
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