Career Choice & Transferable Skills

InsightWorks Publishing November 22, 2025

Career Choice & Transferable Skills

 12 What Are Transferable Skills?

Transferable skills are abilities that you can use in many different jobs, industries, or professional situations. They do not belong to one single field — they “transfer” wherever you go.
 Example
If you are good at communication, you can use that skill in logistics, teaching, sales, management, customer service, etc.

Categories of Transferable Skills

1. Communication skills
These skills help you share ideas clearly.
Examples:

Real-life examples:

  • Writing emails professionally: Sending a clear email to your manager about project updates.

  • Speaking clearly: Explaining a procedure to a new employee.

  • Listening actively: Paying attention to customer needs during a service call.

  • Presenting information: Giving a short presentation about monthly results.

2. Interpersonal skills
These relate to how you work with people.
Examples:

Real-life examples:

  • Teamwork: Working with colleagues to prepare a report.

  • Negotiation: Discussing deadlines with suppliers to reach agreement.

  • Conflict resolution: Helping two coworkers find a solution during a disagreement.

  • Leadership: Guiding a small team during a project.

3. Organizational & Management Skills
These are about planning and controlling work.
Examples:

Real-life examples:

  • Time management: Planning your day to finish tasks on time.

  • Prioritizing tasks: Doing urgent work (emails, reports) before less important tasks.

  • Project management: Organizing steps to complete a 2-week assignment.

  • Meeting deadlines: Submitting reports before the due date.

4. Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
These skills help you find solutions.
Examples:
  • Analyzing a situation
  • Making decisions
  • Evaluating options
  • Thinking creatively

Real-life examples:

  • Analyzing a situation: Checking why a shipment is delayed.

  • Making decisions: Choosing the fastest delivery route.

  • Evaluating options: Comparing two suppliers to select the best one.

  • Thinking creatively: Finding a new way to organize storage space.

5. Digital & Technical Skills
General digital abilities used in many jobs.
Examples:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Email and online communication
  • Data entry

Real-life examples:

  • Microsoft Office: Creating a spreadsheet to track expenses.

  • Email and online communication: Using Gmail or Outlook to communicate with clients.

  • Data entry: Entering order details into a system accurately.

6.Personal /Soft Skills
These relate to your character.
Examples:

Real-life examples:

  • Adaptability: Learning to use new software quickly.

  • Responsibility: Finishing tasks without being reminded.

  • Self-motivation: Starting work early to prepare before a meeting.

  • Positive attitude: Staying calm and respectful when clients complain.

Saying Something Is Important
  •  I think ……… is the most important because ……… .
Example: I think communication is the most important because it helps you work well with others.
  •  For me, ……… is important in stressful situations.
Example: For me, calm is important in stressful situations.
 
  • I think ……… is useful when ……… .
 Example: I think teamwork is useful when we need to finish a project quickly.

Giving Opinions
  • In my opinion, ………
 
Example: In my opinion, problem-solving is essential in logistics.
 
  • I believe that ……… .
 
Example: I believe that adaptability helps employees grow faster.
 
  • I agree because ……… .
 
Example: I agree because teamwork helps us complete tasks efficiently.
 
  • I disagree because ……… .
 
Example: I disagree because communication is more important than technical skills for beginners.