Apart from the quality of your education and the quality of your experience the following categories may apply.
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
Terminology
Information
Concepts
Methodology
TRANSFERABLE COGNITIVE SKILLS
Intelligence: Analytical, synthetic, creative (innovation, authenticity), practical (transferability from theory into practice)
Learning ability: Mastery, retention, transferability, potential
Literacy: Reading comprehension, writing ability (clarity, conciseness)
Communication: Listening, questioning, expressing ideas (clarity, conciseness, confidence), presenting
Numeracy: Evaluation comprehension, calculating, modelling
Critical thinking: Curiosity, inquisitiveness, causality, scepticism
Independent judgement: Ethics, work ethics, understanding of hierarchies, sensitivity
Problem solving: Abstraction, resourcefulness
Management skills: Goal setting, forecasting, planning, co-ordination, decision making, resource acquisition, resource control
Technology use
TRANSFERABLE BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
Ability to work with others: Respect, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration skills, adaptability/flexibility, restraint, civility/courtesy/good manners
Self-reflection
Discipline/Self-control
Determination/Diligence/Grit/Perseverance/Persistence
Integrity: Honesty, reliability, attitude/commitment, sense of responsibility, confidentiality
Reliability: Punctuality, attendance, initiative/motivation,
Resilience
Ability to work alone
Diligence: Quality of work produced, volume of work produced
Confidence: Courage, decision making, seriousness, sense of humour
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Respect
Sense of justice
Direction/Guidance
Training
Delegation
Motivation of others
Conflict management
Management skills: Goal setting, forecasting, planning, co-ordination, decision making, resource acquisition, resource control
Technology use