...why they are called transferable skills. Why are transferable skills so important? It is important to...assume your technical skills define you and that the other not-so-technical skills you’ve built over time...want to examine not just technical skills, but also transferable skills, before offering someone their dream...the technical skills certainly matters in the job market, it is the transferable skills that create a ...and communication skills quite a bit. Grab a piece of paper and list all the skills that your current ...short list of transferrable skills here and consider which of these skills you’ve used in your own work...   What is a transferable skill? Time management. I needed it when balancing a handful of demanding courses...

... to develop negotiation skills You can easily work on this transferable skill without any formal training... your skills. This practice will make negotiating feel more natural. Creative negotiation skills will ...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene, we've set out to fill this gap by ...highlighting that researchers learn many transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...might need some help. Today in our transferable skills guide: Negotiation. As a grad student, I thought...how can you approach improving this transferable skill? Negotiation as a zero sum game Some people think... In professional settings, creative negotiation skills are key to maintaining and growing relationships...

...necessarily want a lot of redundant skills - you just want the necessary skills. You might find that your next...ideas, skills, and time to the cause ever since. Unlike the previous two team types, the skills are not...Transferable Skills Guide Management for Scientists: Managing v Leading Gain Management Skills Volunteering...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we've set out to fill this gap by both...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice... an Addgene vet familiar with the expertise and skills of many of my colleagues, I can also orchestrate...Process Team is a group of people with distinct skills who fulfill a long-term function. When a select...

...Transferable Skills Guide: Problem-Solving Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork Transferable Skills Guide: Identifying...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we're helping to fill this gap by both...helping researchers recognize their MANY transferable skills learned while working in the lab and offering advice...re highlighting an oft-underlooked transferable skill: creativity. I’ve heard quite a few scientists state...clear that creativity is absolutely a transferable skill developed during PhD training. Creativity is required...projects and test novel approaches, a necessary skill set for any scientist. In this blog, we’ll delve...hope these tips help you to see that the creative skills you have developed in the lab can be applied anywhere...

...Other Posts in the Transferable Skills Guide Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training Resources...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we've set out to fill this gap by both...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...might need some help. Today in our transferable skills guide: Collaborating with others outside your organization... in the aforementioned survey as one of the the skills favored by research-intensive careers. External... to be seen as a huge asset! As is true for any skill, there is a learning curve for collaborating and... with experts that complement your (scientific) skill set and is therefore very useful for complex projects...

...management skills during your scientific training. I never thought about management skills before being...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we've set out to fill this gap by both...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...might need some help. Today in our transferable skills guide: managing a team. You’ve just been promoted...being managed! The good news is that management skills can be taught, but it will take time so be patient...manage” is: To handle or direct with a degree of skill, To work upon or try to alter for a purpose and...different from what motivates you!), know their unique skills and strengths (you will likely have reports with...

...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we've set out to fill this gap by both...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...might need some help. Today in our transferable skills guide: Time Mangement for Scientists. Back when...Obviously I didn’t have the best time management skills, but I’ve learned a lot since my days as an undergrad...time between lab work and practicing my SciComm skills and I had to coordinate with other people for a...

...inclination for this skill that you could strengthen. The right set of transferable skills, coupled with your...Management for ScientistsTransferable Skills Guide: LeadershipTransferable Skills Guide: Teamwork  ...I first realized I might have some minor skills in conflict resolution after college, when I discovered...time. Like many of the posts in our Transferable Skills series, this post is not meant to be a comprehensive...that can provide details and vocabulary for this skill. What this post may do is help you realize whether...your technical skills, can open new career opportunities for you, if you can identify them in yourself... conflict can be spun into “good” conflict is a skill in and of itself. Conflict can also be categorized...

...description, but this skill is not just about reacting to technical issues. This skill also comes into play...problem solving skills” and look at how scientists can develop and highlight these valuable skills. Hopefully...different skills to you, you are not wrong. Problem-solving overlaps heavily with other skills such as ...for developing a skill but also for being able to recognize it as a part of your skill set later on. If...knowing that this skillset is a part of your toolkit is important. Paired with your other skills, both technical...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene, we've set out to fill this gap by ...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...

...learned this skill in its most difficult form, which makes it the perfect transferable skill. Almost every...Addgene blog Transferable Skills Guide: Time Management Transferable Skills Guide: Conflict Resolution...scientist and an incredibly useful transferable skill. Being able to stand up in front of an audience ...to breathe!)   Public speaking as a transferable skill The worst thing about doing public speaking as a...a scientist is that you will have to learn this skill in its most difficult form. You’re presenting complex...present at lab meetings, you’ve developed a valuable skill set that will be useful in nearly any other job ...Resolution Transferable Skills Guide: Creativity...

...cross team communication, that’s an important soft skill to carry into the next phase of your career.  Happy...the Addgene blog Read about other transferable skills Find all of our science career related blog posts...

... a great opportunity because I got to expand my skills and network with other technicians/company representatives...

...lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene we've set out to fill this gap by both...highlighting that researchers do learn MANY transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice...

...and Management skills”. The NPA states that Postdoctoral scholars should have the skills and techniques...career options, gaining transferable skills such as leadership skills can only assist you and make you more...contributed by guest blogger Juliet Moncaster Leadership skills are amongst the professional abilities we often...institutional, regional, and national levels. These skills will also help the person mentor others more successfully...occasional workshops on leadership and management skills but a longer term and more substantial experience... and even after 5 years, was still improving my skills. My involvement with the NPA began gradually. I...distance improved my verbal and written communication skills. Volunteering on these committees was real work...

...nonacademic direction, there are many “transferable” skills you have developed in addition to learning how ...Look for opportunities to practice transferable skills in ways that will also enhance your science training...things you can do to develop those transferable skills while you are also learning to be an excellent ...Initiative and professional experience are prized skills. Supervise undergrads or less experienced grads...department, create them and show your leadership skills too. Teach classes Go to workshops and conferences...to, go to ESL classes Practice your presentation skills (as much as you can), form a peer mentoring group...published a career development framework for career skills. Download a summary PDF here or try out the online...

...time and wait for it to be over to work on career skills development. Back in March, we posted these 25 ...great video presentation is going to be a useful skill for the foreseeable future and is a great way to...quickly, efficiently and effectively is a valuable skill. There are many different kinds of grants that you...

...Professional Organization Can Help You Develop Leadership Skils Set Concrete Goals with Your Mentor through an Individual...other advantages to practicing effective delegation skills: The team will be stronger and less dependent... Are you delegating to someone with sufficient skills and experience? Do you think you are giving this...allows you to make the best use of your time and skills. It also ensures that other people in the team ...Delegation: Developing This Essential Managerial Skill" Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Read ...

...30 months, is regression of previously acquired skills, notably loss of acquired purposeful hand movements...of speech. In contrast to the sustained loss of skills in neurodegenerative conditions, the regressive...developmental stabilization or even limited recovery of skills occurs. Diagnosis of Rett syndrome is currently...regression with a loss of spoken language and hand skills, development of repetitive hand stereotypies, and...

...Aseptic Technique Aseptic technique is a critical skill for success in numerous fields such as microbiology...

...do not and you may have to dust off your drawing skills. Regardless of your image capture method, be sure...

...careers divided by the most pertinent skills required Research skills The ability to think critically and...valuable skills acquired from a science degree that can be applied to many roles. These types of skills show...and formatting skills, which are useful to many employers. Increasingly, computer skills are highly desired...and good computer skills will give you an advantage. Strong writing, computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint...desirable quality sought after by employers. These skills show employers that you can fully investigate and...There are many roles that actively require these skills, including: Science Reporter Scientific Sales...your tasks done correctly the first time. These skills are very desirable to employers because they save...

...communication and writing are key skills. Other fields, often highly technical or skills-based ones, may not use...any missing experience or skills, often by pointing to your transferable skills. In the above example, if... have that skill. If the answer is yes, ask yourself “how do I know that I have that skill?” The answer...replace skills and experience, it can help the hiring manager understand how your specific skills and experience...Addgene, our content team, where writing is a core skill, considers cover letters to be very important. On...resume. It is a space for you to explain how your skills and experience match the job requirements, by giving...your work and explaining how your experience and skills would help you do the job as described. Let’s ...

...knowledge and skills outside of the lab Effective verbal and written communication skills are key to publication...career path and identifying needed skills First, evaluate your skills, values, and interests. Are you particularly...professional skill sets are strengthened. This short list highlights the ubiquity of skills across professions...to students to identify and build the necessary skills for alternative careers. Science Careers has developed...a variety of science professions based on their skills and interests. Once scientists identify potential...potential career pathways, education and mastering new skill sets must occur by doing work outside of the lab...careers outside of the lab highlight “transferable” skills such as leadership, management, and communication...

...information. Think "skills," not just "research and publications” What are the skills you developed through...candidates. Write about your transferable skills Some of the skills you developed might not have come from...can develop more transferable skills? See Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training and So...interested in. Consider listing the skills you already have, and the skills you need and don't have yet for...candidate for the job. How can you incorporate the skills developed during graduate school into your resume...functional one. Pick one that makes sense for your skills, and the job you are applying for. Also remember...write about the research you did. Emphasize the skills. If you studied astronomy or bioinformatics data...

...initial mouse training. Other techniques require more skill and additional training, going from intermediate...the two, but it actually requires more technical skill to place the needle in the correct vein without ...or retro-orbitally Gauge: 27–30 Volume: < 0.2 ml Skill required: beginner (retro-orbital) to intermediate...peritoneal cavity Gauge: 25–27 Volume: < 2–3 ml Skill required: intermediate Intramuscular Intramuscular...Location: thigh Gauge: 25–27 Volume: < 0.02–0.05 ml Skill required: beginner Subcutaneous Subcutaneous (SQ... Gauge: 25–27 Volume: < 2–3 ml (~1 ml per site) Skill required: beginner Intradermal Intradermal (ID) ...between skin layers Gauge: 26 Volume: < 0.05 ml Skill required: advanced Intrathecal Intrathecal (IT) ...

...evolve your transferable skills. Transferable skills are the non-technical skills you pick up wherever you...in the lab whether you realize it or not. These skills might include collaborating, managing, and communicating...communicating. After years of focusing on my technical skills with cloning and lentivirus production, I didn’... start to recognize my transferable (or “soft”) skills until I was out of the lab and in an office environment...environment. Ultimately, it will likely be these skills that get you your next job or promotion. Also, ... about these--get started with our Transferable Skills Guide.     Over the last decade, my peers and...Visit our careers topic page Read our transferable skills guide Read blog posts about career readiness Resources...

...from good management? Aren't all career skills leaderhsip skills when done well? Do you just have to know...urged you to work on developing your “leadership skills”. Leadership is prized at all levels of an organization...often asked to give career seminars on Leadership Skills. After attempting to put together such a presentation...many times, I could never actually figure out what skills were really leader-specific. How is leadership ...understanding what is expected of them and learning new skills to get the work done efficiently and with high ...be doers for a long time before they master the skills they need to be successful. Scientists are lifelong...unidentified issues. There are many good resources on the skills and characteristics of successful leaders. Below...

...are rarely chosen because they have demonstrated skill at managing and this is especially true in science...good manager. The kind of smarts and the type of skills that it takes to be a good scientist are not the...on Emotional Intelligence or to hone delegation skills, for example. So aside from a focus on removing...an open mind to be willing to learn and grow in skills. Managing a team is hard and most people have some...do before they can be good at it. Like any other skill, it can be developed with education and practice...introductory reference books on managing people: Skills for New Managers by Morey Stettner Successful Manager's...

...all build and develop skill in science communication over time.  Like most skills, great science communication...that communication is the single most important skill that scientists need to succeed in their work. While...theory. So, what can you do to ensure that your skills in science communication will be a positive asset...practice. You can bootstrap your science communication skills with training programs, which are increasingly ...of this as a jumpstart or a refresher for your skillset rather than a permanent fix. Treat every interaction...

...While a PhD equips you with exceptional technical skills, transitioning into management often means stepping...problems in the lab, management involves a different skill set: mentoring, setting strategic goals, and fostering...cohesive team environment. Neglecting communication skillsClear communication is the backbone of effective management...team member who had values, working styles, and skills that were quite different from mine. Learning to...a supportive environment to build my management skills. Finally, developing emotional intelligence is ...What Makes a Good Leader Anyways?  Transferable Skills Guide: Managing a Team  ...

...to develop the manual skills at the regular microscope, and the scripting skills at the automated microscope...and our research goals in focus. Developing these skills relies upon biologists and computer scientists ...but don’t really know how to start applying their skills to it. The Kittybiome project gives them access...traditional biology lab, we have members with a wealth of skills to help do science on the cheap using equipment...obsolete amazingly fast, but with a wide range of skills among our members we’ve managed to learn a lot ...

...interpersonal and communication skills. Problem solving and analytical skills are prerequisites but these ... in technical support make excellent use of the skills developed by life science PhDs. In my days as junior...A job in technical support can add a variety of skills to your CV and lead to other job opportunities ...understanding of when to use these communication skills by working with people from many different backgrounds...not work for everyone. The benefit is that these skills are highly transferable and will help you enter...

...you want to know and display character traits and skills that you hope to grow.  Find mentors who take their...diversity in all forms? How are their organizational skills? Are they involved with colleagues and the department...    Will you be encouraged to develop transferable skills by attending career events or being involved in...has no idea who is dating whom Expanding your skillset Scientists are lifelong learners. I believe we...have access to information from other labs with skills that you can learn? Do lab members work on more...on the Addgene blog Check out our transferable skills guide Learn about careers in science communication...

...list of topics/skills you are interested in exploring. Mentor:  Make a list of topics/skills in which you... Develop coaching skills Encourage your creative thinking Enhance leadership skills Support inclusion,...chatting stage you will rarely make any change in your skill sets or activate the helpful accountability that...

...  Show demonstrated skill of people and/or project management  Bolster your skills in strong relationship-building...career, I’d have realized it was a great fit for my skillset and interests. As such, I want to be able to share...interacting with others, and have strong communication skills to tailor your message to any type of audience....companies, try to find internships with translatable skills: working with data, working with people, working...

...friends or colleagues that have the training or skills you want to learn. Mentors can be senior to you...workplace is able to: Help you identify specific skills you need for your current position Understand your... works elsewhere is able to: Help identify the skills you will need to make a change Provide perspective...is also a great place to practice your mentoring skills. Online mentoring can work if both parties are ...change for the good or resulted in a leap in your skills. If a first meeting goes well, you can say, “This...

... profession: 1. Build on your existing skills & passion  Skills such as research, collaboration across...development experience and to build upon your existing skills.  2. Find your niche Identify and develop an area...Development Strategy to increase your competencies and skills in the grants profession. Your professional development... to other grant professionals and to build your skills and competencies. Becoming a grant professional...

... as this is increasingly reliant on programming skills which are not my strong point. Working in industry...GLP) (important buzzwords in industry) as well as skills in industry positions. There were, however, some...there can be a glut of individuals with similar skill sets. This is not to say that all commercial companies...aspects of the company as well and use my other skills and interests. I was so glad when my future supervisors...does bring its own challenges. I’ve had to become skilled with technology like Skype in order to have meetings...

...management needs. How Crystal developed her management skills - training, learning from peers, and being receptive...importance of recognizing and leveraging your unique skills set while also adapting to needs as they arise....How Crystal developed her science communication skills and how they've helped her at Novartis. The importance...importance of mentorship in developing career skills. Outro Many thanks to our guest, Crystal Shih. Crystal...

...and when to terminate a project are fundamental skills that all group leaders must master. While the calculus...mentors) can never be too well practiced or too skilled at presenting and answering questions. Organizing...presentations, you will become a more confident and skilled speaker. There's a more fundamental reason to give...that is orthogonal to their scientific research skill set. You'll need to motivate your trainees, communicate...Non-Academic Career Decisions Check out our transferable skills guide Resources on Addgene.org Learn more about...

...management, resources for identifying your transferable skills, and tips on the job application process. Close...

... to obtain a “crash-course in all the real life skills that employers love PhD students to have: working... a PhD teaches analytical and critical thinking skills that are applicable to a variety of careers outside... who remain connected to scientists and use the skills they learned during their studies. They suggest... extracurricular activities both to develop new skills and to discover what you are truly passionate about...

...career into a series of stages to refine and build skills overtime for success. Many people will have different...not the only place to develop “industry related skills”. Many career paths in academia as well as the ...should look broadly at opportunities to develop skills related to their areas of interest. Additionally...replacement).  In addition to presenting your expert skills your letter should include technical information...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Transferable Skills Guide 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets ...

...collaborations Transferable Skills Guide: External collaborations Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork       ...If you’re interested in learning a new skill, getting access to equipment you don’t have, or maybe both...request for visitation if they have specialized skills and equipment! Preparing for your visit   Design...

...towards my PhD project. Grant writing offers various skill building opportunities that graduate students and... Improves technical writing and communication skills, Elucidates the big picture and future directions...continuing to apply for funding improves the associated skill sets. Increased experience in communicating and ...process and continue to improve your grant writing skills. Good luck! Further advice on grant writing Since...

... and the way it is funded and to learn tangible skills necessary for affecting change. On Friday, the ...reception. Saturday’s workshop will be an advocacy skills “bootcamp” for a focused group of participants....require an engaged sector with effective advocacy skills. Advocating for Science Symposium and Workshop ...participants develop the efficacy of their advocacy skills. Friday’s symposium will include a discussion on...

...future. 3. Identify the skills needed to use these tools Outline the knowledge and skill sets needed to do ...Ascribe a cost structure associated to these tools, skills, and personnel Define pricing according to all ...manageable laboratory environments. His business skills enhance his passion for science. Follow him on ...

...proactive mentors who have relevant expertise and skills, positive disposition and motivation, open mindedness... expectations of the program and their baseline skills. Mentors were Spanish scientists (MD, PhD and ... expectations of the program and their baseline skills and a post-program self-assessment, participants...self-assessment revealed that their knowledge and skills had improved significantly when compared to their...

...you can hone important skills for the profession. One of the most important skill sets for a science policy...organizations and science blogs. Other avenues for skill development include leadership of extracurricular...beyond!  Learn and develop valuable science policy skills in graduate school via this report from the Scientific...

...’re not even doing a very good job of providing skills training for scientists destined to continue in... ends up in a lab where they can learn the plus skills needed to succeed on the career path of their choice...launching science talent we must ensure that career skills training is a required and integral part of all...