Below is a list of five broad skill areas, which are divided into more specific job skills:

Communication: the skillful expression, transmission and

interpretation of knowledge and ideas.

Speaking effectively
Writing concisely
Listening attentively
Expressing ideas
Facilitating group discussion
Providing appropriate feedback
Negotiating
Perceiving nonverbal messages
Persuading
Reporting information
Describing feelings
Interviewing
Editing

Research and Planning: the search for specific knowledge and the
ability to conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting
those needs.

Forecasting, predicting
Creating ideas
Identifying problems
Imagining alternatives
Identifying resources
Gathering information
Solving problems
Setting goals
Extracting important information
Defining needs
Analyzing
Developing evaluation strategies

Human Relations: the use of interpersonal skills for resolving

conflict, relating to and helping people.

Developing rapport
Being Sensitive
Listening
Conveying feelings
Providing support for others
Motivating
Sharing credit
Counseling

Cooperating
Delegating with respect
Representing others
Perceiving feelings, situations
Asserting

Organization, Management and Leadership: the ability to

supervise, direct and guide individuals and groups in the
completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals.

Initiating new ideas

Handling details
Coordinating tasks
Managing groups
Delegating responsibility
Teaching
Coaching
Counseling
Promoting change
Selling ideas or products
Decision making with others
Managing conflict

Work Survival: the day-to-day skills that assist in promoting

effective production and work satisfaction.

Implementing decisions
Cooperating
Enforcing policies
Being punctual
Managing time
Attending to detail
Meeting goals
Enlisting help
Accepting responsibility
Setting and meeting deadlines
Organizing
Making decisions

Plan and arrange events and activities

Delegate responsibility
Motivate others
Attend to visual detail
Assess and evaluate my own work
Assess and evaluate others' work
Deal with obstacles and crises
Multi-task
Present written material

Present material orally

Manage time
Repair equipment or machinery
Keep records
Handle complaints
Coordinate fundraising activities
Coach
Research
Build or construct
Design buildings, furniture, etc.
Manage finances
Speak a foreign language (specify language)
Use sign language
Utilize computer software (specify programs)
Train or teach others
Identify and manage ethical issues

How to put transferable skills into

your CV
Once you have identified your transferable skills, you can put them in your CV.
You must also show the employer that you have these skills by giving examples
of when you have used them. You can do this by using examples that best
connect to the skills and qualities the employer is looking for.
See the examples below to get an idea about how to come up with your list of
transferable skills, and supporting statements.

Example of transferable skill

I can work confidently under pressure.
How I use the skill
At school, I handed in all of my assignments on time while also working in two
part-time jobs.
What this says to the employer
If I can work under pressure and still make deadlines, I will be able to take on
new challenges with confidence.
Example of transferable skill
I like to achieve my goals.

How I use the skill

I have been a member of my school's First 15 rugby team for two years. We won
the national First 15 Championship both years.
What this says to the employer
I always set and achieve goals, so I am sure I will rise to the challenge of settling
into my new role quickly and successfully meet any demands of me.
Example of transferable skill
I am able to motivate others.
How I use the skill
I had overall responsibility for this year's Smokefree Stage Challenge, making
sure that everything went smoothly.
What this says to the employer
If I can pull off the Stage Challenge, I know I can contribute to your team.