These are skills that you need to do a specific job. A mechanic, for instance, needs to know how to repair brakes, tune engines and use a variety of tools. The majority of people think of job related skills when they are asked what skills they have.
These skills are also known as personal characteristics or qualities. These skills may help a person adapt or get along in a new situation eg. honesty and enthusiasm. Many job seekers do not emphasize these skills in yet they are extremely important to an employer.
These are skills that you can use in many different jobs and they transfer from one job to another. Transferable skills can be learned at home, in school, volunteer work, leisure activities or paid jobs. Organizing things or writing clearly are two examples of transferable skills that you can use in almost any job. Knowing your transferable skills and being able to discuss them may give you an edge in your job search.