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Transferable skills are probably the least understood of the three skills addressed in the Career Development Framework. Transferable skills are most simply described as a set of general skills that are important across a range of environments and workplaces.  Transferable skills are highly valued by employers because they can be applied in so many different ways across so many different situations: they are not discipline specific nor are they specific to any one profession. They include such things as communication, problem solving and teamwork. Being able to identify and develop your transferable skills is one of the most important steps in preparing for a successful career.

Categories that focus on the development of transferable skills include:

Structuring your writing [webinar]

20 May 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

30 May 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar] TENTATIVE

5 June 2025 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia] TENTATIVE

16 June 2025 9:00am–17 June 2025 4:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Want to gain the mental health first aid skills to help yourself and others in mental distress? Want to gain the MHFA accreditation that you can put on your CV? Join our 2 full-day MHFA accreditation training offered to HDR students at no cost to you! Please do NOT sign up unless you can commit to attending both days in full. Registration closes TBA.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

22 July 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online] TENTATIVE

5 August 2025 1:30pm–23 September 2025 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 5 August to 23 September. Application close TBA

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

28 August 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
This workshop will give you insights into what leadership means in the 21st century and the challenges of being a leader.  It will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own potential to lead and make a difference in the workplace.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [webinar]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.

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