Transferable skills
What it means
Transferable skills are abilities that can be useful across different jobs and settings, such as clear communication, organizing work and solving problems. Transfer does not mean every occupation uses a skill in exactly the same way.
Related skills
Name the actionDescribe what you actually did.
Show evidenceConnect the skill to an observable result.
Translate contextExplain how that experience fits the task in a new role.
An everyday example
Coordinating a volunteer schedule can demonstrate planning, communication and handling changes. A stronger example explains the size of the task and how you kept people informed, using truthful details.
What to check
A skill label alone is weak evidence. Compare the actual job tasks and identify any technical knowledge you still need to develop.