In Demand Overview Employers look for a variety of academic, personal management, and teamwork skills. Transferable skills are those that can be used in different occupations. Technological change affects the tasks workers undertake and the skills they need. The type of computer skills employers are seeking varies by occupation. Employers tend to look for experience with well-known computer software programs.
Most people have more skills and experience than they realize.
Skills and experience can be applied in more than one situation. A skill that you've learned in your hobby or as a volunteer can also be useful in the workplace. These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities. The table below lists technical skills cited in want ads in the Toronto Star , the Toronto Sun , and the Globe and Mail , January 1998 to June 2000. Many students find that familiarity with the Internet and with word processing programs is useful.