Transferable skill

A transferable skill is an ability or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations. Examples include communication, problem-solving and self-control.[1][2]


A Confederation of British Industry report of 2014 identified 18 transferable competencies applicable to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), leading the list with critical thinking, analysis and data collection.[3]

See also

References

  1. Transferable Skills Training for Researchers Supporting Career Development and Research, OECD Publishing, 2012, ISBN 9789264179721
  2. Ryan, Paul. "The costs of job training for a transferable skill", British Journal of Industrial Relations 18.3 (1980): 334-352.
  3. Confederation of British Industry, ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE: STEPPING UP THE URGENCY ON STEM, published 2014, accessed 21 February 2023


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