Top 5 Transferable Skills You Must Have

With the way events have unfolded in 2020, it is clear that the landscape for work and life in Malaysia as you know it has changed. Historically, global upheavals have caused tremendous impacts on the way you approach and accept new technology as the new normal at work.

Given the toll on productivity and employment this pandemic has created, it has become inevitable for people to find different ways of standing out and proving themselves continuously relevant in their industries where they belong. Factor in the dizzying pace of information technology and the non-traditional strategies firms now employ in managing their workforce, affected workers, and new graduates will need to establish that relevance to give them the winning edge when applying for employment.

As you seek the most attractive opportunities in the job market, these five transferable skills will push your chances of being noticed. In whatever field or business you enter, transferable skills are innate talents or character traits you may already possess that need to be marketed to your advantage.

These five transferable skills will push your chances of being notice:

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Beyond being friendly at work, knowing how to deal with people of varying personalities should be a key advantage. When you are face to face with a competitive co-worker, or perhaps a difficult client, the ability to make them feel confident or at ease around you will be a necessary human relations tool.

Proper Time Management Skills

Nobody likes to work with someone who is either perpetually late or too hasty when delivering commitments. If you are someone who values deadlines and makes every effort to fulfil promises at the appointed time, you are an asset to any team. But if you juggle schedules well, able to assign things according to priority, then you have a strong chance to lead whatever task.

Critical Problem Solving Skills

Most often, jobseekers need to exhibit problem-solving skills when applying for a position. Those that make the grade are applicants who can easily define the problem, identify possible answers, suggest alternatives and pinpoint ways to implement solutions. You need not be a genius, but it will certainly help if you possess above-average analytical skills, and can see the big picture.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking & Creativity

Over the years, the i nnovation landscape in Malaysia has been nothing less than exhilarating, with creative start-ups and self-made innovators sharing the spotlight with local thought leaders. The workforce is a diverse one, spanning individuals from different educational backgrounds.

Outstanding Leadership Skills

There are natural-born leaders whose undeniable charm and smarts inspire others to follow their lead. If you are one such individual with a knack for inspiring or coaching others, or delegating tasks with ease and being accountable for whatever consequences happen, then put these critical skills among your assets.

At this point when whatever movement in global economies directly affects the current business landscape, industry pillars will always find it a blessing to welcome new employees who are not just qualified for the job but are ready to take on the world, as well.

By prominently indicating these five transferable skills in your JobStreet profile, you can send notifications to employers looking for multi-skilled individuals who can add value to the position. If you are immediately available for employment, indicate #WorkNow into your profile. Visit the Career Resources Hub today.

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