What term describes transferable skills necessary for gaining and maintaining employment, such as communication and teamwork?

• A. Employability skills
• B. Technical skills
• C. Job-specific skills
• D. Manual labor abilities

Answer: (A)

Transferable skills that help you obtain and keep a job, like clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, are called employability skills. These abilities aren’t tied to a specific task or tool, so they apply across many jobs and industries. That’s why they’re the best answer: they cover the broad, adaptable capabilities employers look for to work well with others, adapt to different roles, and meet workplace expectations. Technical or job-specific skills focus on particular tasks or equipment, while manual labor abilities isn’t a standard term for this broad set of capabilities.