Transferable Skills vs Technical Skills
Technical skills are often closely associated with particular tools, processes, technologies or professional tasks. Examples may include: programming; accounting software; data analysis tools; machine operation; technical drawing. Transferable skills are capabilities that can potentially remain useful across contexts. Examples include: communication; organization; leadership; problem-solving; teamwork.
But the Categories Can Overlap
A skill can be technical and transferable. For example, data analysis may be technical, but analytical capability can be valuable across many industries. The distinction is therefore not always absolute.
A Strong Career Profile Often Combines Both
Technical capability + Transferable capability + Evidence. That combination can make professional experience easier to communicate.
Turn your experience into new career opportunities.
Identify and apply your transferable skills to discover careers that fit your capabilities and natural gifts.
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