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WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR?

Be fearless and stand out from the crowd. Develop the transferable skills that employers are seeking.

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But what are transferable skills? Also known as ‘portable skills’, transferable skills are qualities that can be applied from one job to another.

By studying a degree focused on developing those transferable skills, you’ll be prepared for all types of careers when you graduate.

According to the World Economic Forum*, employers are looking for graduates with skills in:

analytical thinking and innovation
complex problem-solving
critical thinking and analysis
active learning and learning strategies
leadership and social influence
creativity, originality and initiative
resilience, stress tolerance and ﬂexibility
emotional intelligence
systems analysis and evaluation
persuasion and negotiation.

*Source: Future of Jobs Report 2020, World Economic Forum

Now, more than ever, employers are looking for skilled thinkers and doers, those who can think outside the box and creatively solve complex issues.

The future of work depends on agile, diverse workers who can adapt quickly to ever-changing environments.

Transferable skills are an important component of workplaces of the future, and can be applied across all industries including the humanities, creative, cultural, sciences, education and medical industries, just to name a few.

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