Transferable Skills • It is important to illustrate your transferable skill-set so employers understand the scope of your experience • Examples of soft skills are written and oral communication, customer service, teamwork, detail oriented, leadership USEPOWERFULACTIONVERBSTATEMENTS NOTHINGIS“SOFT”ABOUT TRANSFERABLESKILLS • Employers look for these skills by analyzing résumé action verb statements to see how your experience in one environment will TRANSFER to their company and job environment The National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) reports these as the Top 10 attributes employers seek on a candidate's résumé: In a study of all jobs posted in Panther Jobs, employers listed the skills of DU’s Excellence System as desirable qualities to have at these rates: While not always listed as a skill or qualification, most interviews will contain situational or behavioral questions that include all of these skills. 01 Leadership 02 Ability to Work in a Team 03 Communication Skills (Written) 04 Problem-Solving Skills 05 Communication Skills (Verbal) 06 Strong Work Ethic 07 Initiative 08 Analytical/Quantitative Skills 09 Flexibility/Adaptability 10 Technical Skills 100% Professional Communication 100% Written Communication 92% Information Technology Proficiency 77% Leadership & Teamwork 36% Analysis & Problem Solving 12% Civic & Social Responsibility 10% Creative & Critical Thinking 9% Global & Intercultural Competence 6.5% Ethical Reasoning & Action 36 Davenport University Career Services Guide