Transferable skills for your career
Build skills for your future
Your time at university is a chance to try new things, take on challenges and build skills you’ll use for the rest of your life.
Keeping your transferable skills in mind helps you recognize your strengths and confidently share what you bring to any career opportunity, whether it’s a job, graduate studies, launching your own project or getting involved in your community.
How to develop your skillset
- Reflect on your strengths and areas you’d like to improve.
- Identify opportunities to practice and develop these skills – in classes, clubs, jobs and internships, and personal projects. Find skill-building opportunities for your degree!
- Keep track of your experiences so you can share real examples of these skills in action on your resumé or cover letter or in a job interview.
Your career success skillset
These are some of the key skills you’ll develop during your time at Concordia – in your courses, through work and internship opportunities, and volunteering and extracurricular activities.
Communication
- Actively listen and value different perspectives, encouraging mutual understanding and respect
- Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively across different platforms, adapting style and tone for different audiences
Collaboration and teamwork
- Work well with people from different backgrounds, valuing all contributions to reach shared goals
- Offer and receive constructive feedback to improve outcomes
Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Analyze information from multiple perspectives, question ideas and evaluate evidence
- Identify problems, break them down into smaller steps and develop data-based solutions
Adaptability and resilience
- Adapt to changing situations, technologies, or deadlines by prioritizing effectively
- Remain calm and solution-focused, and view challenges as opportunities to grow
Creativity and innovation
- Generate new ideas, question traditional methods and discover better ways to achieve results
- Use knowledge and skills from different fields to create new solutions or improve existing ones
Digital literacy
- Use digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity, while staying up to date with new technologies
- Evaluate online sources for credibility and use reliable data to make decisions
Inclusivity and social responsibility
- Respect and value different cultures, identities and perspectives and implement inclusive practices to create welcoming environments
- Support sustainable, ethical, and socially conscious initiatives within organizations and communities
Leadership
- Inspire and motivate others by sharing a clear vision and leading with strong values
- Delegate tasks, mentor peers and provide helpful feedback to improve team performance
Professionalism
- Demonstrate reliability, integrity and accountability in meeting commitments and expectations
- Manage time and resources wisely, and present yourself in a way that reflects positively on you and your organization
Continuous learning mindset
- Reflect on your strengths, values and areas for improvement to grow in your career and personal life
- Invest in learning, mentorship and growth opportunities to support your career growth
