Free Lesson
Understanding Your Skills and Strengths
30 min
Nov 2, 2026 1:00 PM
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What you'll learn
Skills I Use in Everyday Life
Learn how your roles at home, in the community, volunteer work, work experience or coursework applies
Transferable Skills Inventory
Assess any skills you have demonstrated in real life to get a sense of your transferable skills
Examples of My Skills in Action
Learn how to identify relevant real-life examples and how they apply to your career transition
My Top 5 Transferable Skills
Create a list of your top 5 transferable skills and deeper understanding of their role in career building
Why this topic matters
One of the most important steps in career planning is understanding what you bring to the table.
However, many people struggle to identify their strengths because they assume everyone can do what they do. The reality is that our skills and strengths often become so familiar that we overlook them.
Start focusing on the value you already possess, not on what you don't have yet.
