💡 Importance of Transferable Skills

Technical skills encompass a range of proficiencies that rely on equipment, including lab work, IT, machinery, and more. Employers increasingly expect candidates to have training in industry-specific technical skills and to possess strong transferable skills, such as communication, creativity, and collaboration.

Emerging labour market research consistently highlights the importance of transferable, technical, and interpersonal competencies:

• The Conference Board of Canada
  
• Labour Market Information Canada
• Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
  
• Rbc's The Growth Project
• Goc Job Bank

Though technical skills remain important, transferable skills are critical to both current and future workplace success. While showcasing them won’t guarantee job interviews, they significantly enhance employability.

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