{"id":14851,"date":"2022-08-17T16:17:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T14:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=14851"},"modified":"2023-05-11T08:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T06:24:58","slug":"what-are-transferable-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/what-are-transferable-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Transferable Skills and How They Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"

When embarking on a career change into a new industry, you might think your previous experience is redundant, and worry that your lack of relevant skills will hold you back from getting hired. <\/span><\/p>\n

The reality couldn\u2019t be more different. This is where transferable skills come in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever your background or previous experience, you\u2019ve developed valuable skills that can play a vital role in forging your new career path. <\/span>When it comes to applying for jobs, these unique, transferable skills will set you apart from the competition and can demonstrate the value you bring to a company.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article will explore what transferable skills are, why they\u2019re so important for career changers, and how to market yours the right way. We also spoke to some successful career changers about how they leveraged their transferable skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What are transferable skills?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Why are transferable skills important?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Five examples of the top transferable skills employees look for<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. How to use transferable skills on your resume<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ready? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. What are transferable skills?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Transferable skills are the skills you\u2019ve picked up from your past experiences that can be applied to the role or industry <\/span>you\u2019re looking to transition<\/span><\/a> into. <\/span><\/p>\n

    These skills don\u2019t necessarily have to come from a previous career path; you can also pick them up from volunteer or charity work, hobbies, courses, or even just the day-to-day activities you do at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Transferable skills can be hard skills, like designing, marketing, or writing. They can also be soft skills, like multitasking, critical thinking, or problem-solving. Soft skills are especially useful because you can apply them to a wide range of job roles, regardless of title or industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Think of transferable skills as the foundation of your career-change arsenal. No matter where your career takes you, you can continue building on these skills\u2014and highlighting them to prospective employers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Why are transferable skills important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Many career changers worry about <\/span>not having enough experience to bring to their new career path<\/span><\/a>\u2014especially when it comes to competing with more experienced professionals for the same roles. Transferable skills play a vital role in helping you land your first job in your new industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Being able to identify and highlight relevant experience, as well as providing specific examples, will go a long way in convincing employers you\u2019re the right fit for their company. It can also demonstrate what you\u2019ve learned from your previous roles, and how you\u2019ll leverage these skills to go above and beyond in your next position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Looking at real world experience, we spoke to <\/span>Nick Logan, a math teacher who transitioned into a data analyst<\/span><\/a>. He shared his experience, saying:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Data analytics was appealing because it was a field that seemed pretty accessible for me: I didn\u2019t need to go back to school to retrain, and I could build on the skills I already had.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    I<\/span>t\u2019s always helpful to pause for a moment and reflect on what skills, both practical and interpersonal soft skills, you have built up over time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    We asked some career-changers who are working in tech to share what they consider the most important soft skills are for a career in tech and how they leveraged them for their new careers. Check out what they had to say in this video:<\/span><\/p>\n