Section 1 - Instruction

Previously, you learned to identify transferable skills from academic work: communication, analysis, and problem-solving. Now let's practice articulating these effectively.

The key is using concrete examples with measurable outcomes rather than generic skill claims.

Engagement Message

What's one transferable skill you're confident you possess but struggle to describe compellingly?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these skill descriptions based on whether they demonstrate transferable skills effectively or remain too academic:

Labels

  • First Box Label: Effective
  • Second Box Label: Too Academic

First Box Items

  • Managed team of 8
  • Presented to 200+ people
  • Analyzed 5000+ records
  • Led project delivery

Second Box Items

  • High GPA student
  • Published researcher
  • Conference attendee
  • Coursework completed
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Which statement best articulates analytical skills for industry professionals?

A. "I have strong analytical thinking abilities from my academic training" B. "I analyzed datasets containing 12,000+ customer records to identify purchasing patterns" C. "My thesis required extensive data analysis and statistical methods" D. "I completed advanced courses in research methodology and analysis"

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

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