transferable skills

/ˈtrænsfərəbəl skɪlz/

skills applicable to multiple jobs or industries

Communication is a transferable skill that benefits professionals in any field.

This means strong communication helps people succeed in various careers.

Business

formal

Skills that can be applied across different jobs, industries, or roles, rather than being specific to one position.

Project management is a transferable skill that helps in both marketing and engineering roles.

This skill is useful in multiple professions, not just one.

Transferable skills like problem-solving and teamwork make candidates more adaptable in the job market.

These skills help employees transition between different types of work.

Often emphasized in resumes and job interviews to show versatility.

Collocations

transferable skills lista collection of versatile abilities for job applicationstransferable skills assessmentevaluating a person's adaptable competencies

interpersonal and communication abilities

technical or job-specific abilities

In job applications, emphasize skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving that apply to many roles.

Transferable skills are valuable because they make employees adaptable to changing industries and roles.

Derived from 'transferable' (able to be moved) + 'skills' (abilities), emphasizing adaptability in work.

Common in career development and human resources contexts. Often contrasted with technical or specialized skills.

transferable

able to be applied in different contexts

adjective

skills

abilities or competencies

noun

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