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The Value of a Gap Year
According to the OECD, graduate employers are looking for a range of transferable skills
when selecting new employees. These include socio-emotional, cognitive and technical
transferable skills. See examples below:
Transferable socio-emotional skills gained from working
as a teaching assistant at a local prep school
Conscientiousness/
Task performance
Initiative
Self-starter
Detail-oriented
Organisational skills
Time management
Prioritising tasks
Emotional regulation Positive disposition
Conflict management
Collaboration/
Engagement with
others
Teamwork/collaboration
Persuasion
Public speaking
Building effective relationships
Conscientiousness/
Task performance
Initiative
Self-starter
Detail-oriented
Organisational skills
Time management
Prioritising tasks
Open-mindedness Creativity
Transferable cognitive skills gained from working as a
teaching assistant at a local prep school
Critical thinking
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Writing research
Online research
Communication
Communication skills
Written communication
Verbal/oral communication
Oral communication
Presentation skills
Decision-making
Decision-making
Strategic thinking
Strategic planning
Strategic development
Thought leadership
Problem solving Problem-solving
Creative problem-solving
Numeracy /
quantitative
reasoning
Statistical reporting
Calculation
Statistics
Statistical analysis
Metacognition and
ability to learn Quick learner
Transferable technical skills gained from working as a
teaching assistant at a local prep school
Management skills
Project management
Budget management
Performance management
Business acumen
Team management
Generic ICT skills
Microsoft Office/Word/Excel
Spreadsheets
Computer literacy
Other technical
transferable skills
English budgeting
Typing
Onboarding
Cost estimation
Event planning