Nine of the ten skills noted below were considered important by Tri-Council and the tenth was added from the UK Research Council’s Training Requirement for Research Students. The report will expand on each of these abilities, followed by suggestions, albeit not comprehensive, that graduate students can use to demonstrate their competencies. Also noted are the corresponding skills sought after by non-academic employers.
1. Communication and interpersonal skills
2. Critical and creative thinking
3. Personal effectiveness
4. Integrity and Ethical Conduct
5. Teaching Competence
6. Societal and Civic Responsibilities
7. Leadership
8. Research management
9. Knowledge mobilization and knowledge translation
10. Career Management *