Apart from the quality of your education and the quality of your experience the following categories may apply.
DISCIPLINE 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: Clarity, conciseness
Communication
- Listening
- Questioning
- Expressing ideas: Clarity, conciseness, confidence
- Presenting
Numeracy
- Evaluating: Comprehension
- Calculating
Critical thinking
- Curiosity/inquisitiveness
- Causality
- Scepticism
Judgement
- Ethics
- Work ethics
- Understanding of hierarchies
- Sensitivity
Problem solving
- Abstraction
- Resourcefulness
Time management
- Planning
- Goal-setting
- Organizing/prioritizing
Technology use
TRANSFERABLE BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
Discipline/Self-control
Self-reflection
Determination/Diligence/Grit/Perseverance/Persistence
Integrity
- Honesty
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Reliability
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Attitude/Commitment
- Initiative/Motivation
- Sense of responsibility
- Contribution to the organization's goals
Resilience
Ability to work alone
Quality of work produced
Volume of work produced/Effectiveness/Efficiency
Relationship building/Interpersonal
- Ability to work with others
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Restraint
- Civility/Courtesy/Good manners
- Respect
Confidence
- Courage
- Decision making
- Seriousness
- Sense of humour
Confidentiality
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Direction/Guidance
Training
Delegation
Motivation of others
Conflict management
Respect
Sense of justice