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Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Transferable

The document discusses skill sets, which are a combination of abilities, qualities, and experiences that allow one to perform tasks well. Skill sets include both soft skills like communication and leadership, as well as technical skills like computer programming and writing. Developing one's skills can help achieve career goals like promotions or becoming an expert in a topic. Skill sets can be applied to one's current career or help obtain a new job in a different field. The document outlines types of skills, including soft skills which relate to interpersonal abilities, and hard or technical skills gained through training. It provides examples of soft and hard skills and discusses how they are displayed during hiring.

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Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Transferable

The document discusses skill sets, which are a combination of abilities, qualities, and experiences that allow one to perform tasks well. Skill sets include both soft skills like communication and leadership, as well as technical skills like computer programming and writing. Developing one's skills can help achieve career goals like promotions or becoming an expert in a topic. Skill sets can be applied to one's current career or help obtain a new job in a different field. The document outlines types of skills, including soft skills which relate to interpersonal abilities, and hard or technical skills gained through training. It provides examples of soft and hard skills and discusses how they are displayed during hiring.

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A skill set is a combination of abilities, qualities and experiences you can apply to

perform tasks well. These can include soft skills such as interpersonal skills,
organization and leadership as well as technical skills such as research, computer
programming, accounting writing and more.

Spending time on improving your skills can help you achieve personal career goals
such as earning a promotion or becoming an expert on a certain topic. Your skill set can
be applied to progress in your current career or expanded to earn a job in a different
field or industry.

##What is a skill set?

A skill set is a collection of skills and abilities. Each person has a different skill set
depending on their interests, natural abilities, personal qualities and technical skills.
Skills can expand your professional competency and allow you to perform your job well.

You can gain and improve skills with education and experience. The more advanced
you are in performing certain skills, the more likely you are to get or progress in a job.

##Types of skill sets

There are two main types of skills that make up your skill set—soft skills and hard skills.

Soft skills generally pertain to interpersonal skills and other personality traits that allow
you to communicate and work with others. Soft skills are also transferable, which means
they are valuable for any job no matter the industry.

Examples of soft skills

 Adaptability
 Communication
 Conflict resolution
 Creativity
 Decision making
 Leadership
 Motivation
 Teamwork
 Time management

Hard skills, also known as technical skills, are capabilities you use to perform a task
related to a specific job. You can gain or improve these skills through training, tutorials
and practice.

Examples of hard skills

 Accounting
 Copywriting
 Data analysis
 Event planning
 Foreign language fluency
 Graphic design
 Information technology
 Mathematics
 SEO/SEM marketing

Read more: Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills

One considerable difference between hard skills and soft skills during the hiring process
is that you can list and verify hard skills, while soft skills are typically displayed during in-
person interviews. If certain soft skills are relevant and required for a certain job, you
might consider listing these on your resume alongside your technical skills.

Hard and soft skills can be further broken down into the following groups:

 Hybrid skills are a combination of hard and soft skills—many employers expect


individuals to have both to succeed. A good example of a hybrid skill is customer
service. While you need to have exceptional soft skills such as communication
and conflict resolution, you might also be expected to be proficient with
spreadsheets or a specific customer service management system.

 Transferable skills are skills that apply to any job, no matter the level or industry.
Transferable skills are typically soft skills such as problem-solving and
communication, and sometimes hard skills, such as mathematics and writing.

 Job-specific skills are the capabilities required for a certain position including


both hard and soft skills. You usually gain these through education or on-the-job
experience. Pay attention to the job description when searching for jobs to
understand what job-specific skills the employer expects from their ideal
candidate.

##How to determine your skills

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