What are Transferable Skills?

Amri Celeste, an interview coach, explains the concept of transferable skills and their significance in job interviews. She lists ten strong transferable skills, such as interpersonal skills and critical thinking, and provides examples of how to use them in interview answers. The video includes two detailed examples demonstrating the use of communication and time management skills in interviews. Celeste emphasizes the importance of structuring answers with examples and results to highlight the relevance of these skills to the job role.

What are transferable skills most commonly used for?

• Travel planning

• Job interviews

• Sports coaching

• Cooking recipes

Which of the following is NOT listed as a top transferable skill?

• Public speaking

• Time management

• Interpersonal skills

• Critical thinking

How can transferable skills be used to answer questions about strengths in an interview?

• By providing examples of how they were used successfully

• By listing all skills without examples

• By focusing on weaknesses

• By discussing unrelated hobbies

What is a key point to include when discussing effective communication as a transferable skill?

• The number of colleagues involved

• Examples of successful communication scenarios

• The number of emails sent

• The length of presentations

Why is it important to mention the relevance of a transferable skill to the role you're applying for?

• To fill time during the interview

• To show how the skill benefits the company

• To confuse the interviewer

• To avoid discussing other skills

In the example of time management, what was a key strategy used to meet deadlines?

• Ignoring deadlines

• Delegating tasks and managing time efficiently

• Working alone

• Focusing on one project at a time

What is a common trait of a successful person in a role with changing deadlines?

• Preference for routine

• Resistance to change

• Comfort with change and adaptability

• Avoidance of deadlines