Transferable Skills Career Guide
Did you know that you can include jobs on your resume even if they don't directly relate to your career or major? That is because every job you have equips you with transferable skills!
Transferable skills are those specific abilities that can be applied in different situations, and they're a big deal when it comes to your resume. These skills demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate, problem-solve, work in teams, and adapt to new challenges.
Employers highly value transferable skills because they recognize the versatility and adaptability they bring to the workplace. Through internships, research, course projects, peer mentoring, student involvement, volunteering, and student employment you can build transferable skills as a UIC LAS student.
Like values and interests, skills are an important part of our professional identity.
Transferable skills demonstrate your achievements, talents, and abilities you bring to new opportunities. What are your transferable skills?
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- Written and verbal communication
- Active listening
- Meeting deadlines
- Teamwork
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Computer
Identify the transferable skills gained through each of the positions below:
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Administrative/Clerical Positions
Your experience in an administrative/clerical position equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including communication, time management, and using computer software and technology to complete tasks such as email, scheduling, and document preparation. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Caregiver/Nanny
Your experience as a caregiver or nanny equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including compassion, empathy, and attention to detail to ensure you provide safe and effective care. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Course Projects
Did you know you can include course projects on your resume? Though course projects, you gain a wide range of skills including project management, presenting information, and leadership through peer collaboration. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Customer Service/Retail Positions
Your experience in customer service and retail equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including teamwork, adaptability and thinking creatively to solve customer problems. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Food Service Positions
Your experience in the food industry equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including customer relations, problem-solving and multitasking to ensure that all customer needs are met in a timely manner. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Social Media and Communication Positions
Your experience in social media and communication equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including marketing strategies, creative thinking, and skilled in writing engaging, concise, and effective social media content that resonates with your target audience. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Student Involvement & Leadership Positions
Your student involvement and leadership experience equip you with a diverse range of transferable skills including event planning, adaptability, networking and the ability to communicate with different groups of people including peers, staff, and faculty. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Research Positions
Your research experience equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including data analysis, teamwork, and critical thinking gained through evaluating sources and making informed decisions. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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Tutor/Peer Mentor Positions
Your experience as a tutor or peer mentor equips you with a diverse range of transferable skills including active listening, emotional intelligence, and being empathetic to the challenges that your students face to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. These skills can be applied to different positions and industries.
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