Transferable Skills

This video from the National Career Service summarises what transferable skills are, why they're so important and highlights the Skills Toolkit where learners can complete a quiz to find out where their strengths lie and which careers are suited to these strengths.

This short webinar highlights various skills, provides examples of them and helps students identify the skills they have. It also suggests some ideas of how to develop or enhance your skills, for example through volunteering.

Think you'll stop learning new skills when you leave school? Wrong! Skill development is a lifelong lesson.

Whist you will naturally gain skills throughout your lifetime, Universities actively encourage their students to gain more skills and provide ample opportunities for development. Whether it's the University Library supporting with academic skills, the Careers Centre helping you to secure part-time work, a placement, voluntary experience or a graduate job, or your Student's Union helping you find your next hobby. Universities are equipt with expertise and opportunities to help you thrive in whichever direction you choose too.

Do you know what skills employers are looking for? This video and article discusses the topic! Get ahead of the curve and find out what skills you can start to develop now which will help you to find employment in the future.

This organisation offer free training courses for young people aged 14-24. Gain career confidence as well as information on money management, mental health and much more!