Coop 1101 - Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AT KPU

What skills do employers want?

A positive attitude, motivation, and determination

What’s a caveat with transferrable skills on resumes?

Transferable skills remain “hidden” or “unidentified” if you perceive new situations to be different than anything you have seen before

Things that can be used on a cover letter to stick out

GPA, volunteer experience, work experience, personal values, motivators and characteristics,

The 4 main clusters of PTS

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Problem-solving (creatively)

• Managing & Organizing