Skill Example Example of Transferable Skills

Education
GPA (if 3.0 or above)
Experience
Volunteerism
Character Traits
Activities
Clubs
Leadership Experience
Computer Applications
Office Tools
Extra-Curricular Activities
Research and Planning
Awards/Honors
Foreign Languages
Fundraisers
Internships
Study Abroad Program
Oral/Written Communication
Train, tutor or Teach
White papers, term papers, projects, research,
coursework, comprehensive study, presentations
made during class
3.5 GPA
Part-time positions, temporary work. Experience
such as baby sitting, pet sitting or house sitting,
pizza delivery, library work, flipping burgers,
student aide, lawn mowing
Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Food
drives, clothes drives, work at homeless shelters
Honesty, integrity, strong moral values, positive
personality traits
Tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, soccer,
football
President of Drama Club, Math club
If you have or have held a position of authority in
any groups, describe your responsibilities as if
they were a job
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc.
Fax, copier, scanner, switchboard, multiline
phones
Sports, Church or youth groups, school
committees
Forecasting, predicting ,Identifying problems,
Imagining alternatives, Identifying resources,
Gathering information
Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List, Gamma Beta Phi
Honor Society, University Scholar (University of
Texas); Sky Limit Development Company
Scholarship
Spanish, French, Italian, German, Sign Language
American Cancer Society, American Heart
Association, AIDS Walks, Breast Cancer, MS Bike
rides/walks, etc.
MD Anderson lab assistant
Traveled throughout Spain, observed culture and
enhanced language skills
Writing skills, typing, proofreading skills, excellent
communication skills, math and spelling
Tutoring math, English, programming
Research, analysis, time management, oral
presentation skills
Shows dedication and intelligence
Almost any prior experience you have can be
transferable to a new position
Community involvement, caring and empathy
Positive character traits can always be transferred
to any position.
Shows you’re a team player
Leadership and organizational skills
Making decisions, delegation, motivation of others
Computer literacy - Computer knowledge transfers
to most jobs nowadays
Knowledge of common office tools
Shows initiative and discipline
Ability to search for specific knowledge and
conceptualize future needs and solutions for
meeting those needs
Going above and beyond; shows extraordinary
skills in this area, better than the average bear
Foreign language skills; sign language skills
Meeting goals, organizing, providing support for
others; Coordinating events
Analytical and research skills.
Flexibility, language enhancement, cultural
adaptability
Proofreading and editing skills, communication
Relating to and helping people, communication,
and leadership