Top 5 Transferrable Skills to Highlight in Your Resume

Job markets are constantly evolving. Certain positions have fluctuated between high demand and low demand, but we rarely see such a shift in the market as we have seen in the past couple of years. Because of the pandemic, industries such as tourism, retail, and transportation have stolen the spotlight.

Transferrable skills are the skills that you take with you and apply to any position with any company. Employers find specific transferrable skills especially desirable right now, regardless of industry or technical skills required. When writing or updating your resume this year, make sure you speak to your abilities in the areas listed below. Whether you have several years of experience under your belt or are just getting started, provide concrete examples wherever possible!

Highlight these Transferrable Skills on Your Resume

Adaptability.

Adaptability is a skill we have all worked on since the start of the pandemic! Adaptability is the ability and willingness to roll with the punches, change directions, and—dare I say it?—pivot. Employers need employees who can adjust to suit new conditions, with and without notice.

Flexibility.

Flexibility means being able to adapt readily and efficiently. Some changes are easier to adapt to than others, and employers benefit from having employees who can easily accept—and perhaps even enjoy—planned and unplanned changes.

Communication & Collaboration.

How many times have you heard “we’re all in this together” recently? Well, it’s true. Even though you may never have been so far apart physically from your coworkers, you still need to be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with your colleagues.

Digital Fluency.

Of all the transformations brought on by the pandemic, digital transformation has been one of the biggest. With many employees working from home or in hybrid scenarios, they need to be able to use digital technology to access company programs, tools, and resources. Candidates who are already tech-savvy may require less training, giving them a leg up against the competition.

Initiative & Self-Motivation.

If initiative and self-motivation weren’t at the top of the most employable skills list pre-pandemic, they most certainly are now. Working remotely is an entirely different ball game. You must prove that you have the internal drive to proactively achieve goals, meet deadlines, and keep pushing forward, even when you’re not physically in the office.

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