Job Skills Checklist
Purpose: The purpose of this skills inventory is to help you to be able to come up with different skills that you may be having a hard time thinking of yourself.
How to use the Skills Inventory: The following is a sample list of skills found in a cross section of careers. Circle every skill that applies to you. Jot down examples of situations in your working life that demonstrate this skill. Then try to incorporate these skills into your resume and/or cover letter. Good Luck!
administering programs |
planning agendas/meetings |
updating files |
advising people |
planning organizational needs |
setting up demonstrations |
analyzing data |
predicting futures |
sketching charts or diagrams |
assembling apparatus |
rehabilitating people |
writing reports |
auditing financial reports |
organizing tasks |
writing for publication |
budgeting expenses |
prioritizing work |
expressing feelings |
calculating numerical data |
creating new ideas |
checking for accuracy |
finding information |
meeting people |
classifying records |
handling complaints |
evaluating programs |
coaching individuals |
handling detail work |
editing work |
collecting money |
imagining new solutions |
tolerating interruptions |
compiling statistics |
interpreting languages |
confronting other people |
inventing new ideas |
dispensing information |
constructing buildings |
proposing ideas |
adapting new procedures |
coping with deadlines |
investigating problems |
negotiating/arbitrating conflicts |
promoting events |
locating missing information |
speaking to the public |
raising funds |
dramatizing ideas |
writing letters/papers/proposals |
questioning others |
estimating physical space |
reading volumes of material |
being thorough |
organizing files |
remembering information |
coordinating schedules/times |
managing people |
interviewing prospective employees |
running meetings |
selling products |
listening to others |
supervising employees |
teaching/instructing/training individuals |
relating to the public |
enduring long hours |
inspecting physical objects |
entertaining people |
displaying artistic ideas |
distributing products |
deciding uses of money |
managing an organization |
delegating responsibility |
measuring boundaries |
serving individuals |
mediating between people |
counseling/consulting people |
motivating others |
persuading others |
operating equipment |
reporting information |
summarizing information |
supporting others |
encouraging others |
delegating responsibilities |
determining a problem |
defining a problem |
comparing results |
screening telephone calls |
maintaining accurate records |
drafting reports |
collaborating ideas |
administering medication |
comprehending ideas |
overseeing operations |
motivating others |
generating accounts |
teaching/instructing/training individuals |
thinking in a logical manner |
making decisions |
becoming actively involved |
defining performance standards |
resolving conflicts |
analyzing problems |
recommending courses of action |
selling ideas |
preparing written communications |
expressing ideas orally to individuals or groups |
conducting interviews |
performing numeric analysis |
conducting meetings |
setting priorities |
setting work/committee goals |
developing plans for projects |
gathering information |
taking personal responsibility |
thinking of creative ideas |
providing discipline when necessary |
maintaining a high level of activity |
enforcing rules and regulations |
meeting new people |
developing a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork, and cooperation |
interacting with people at different levels |
picking out important information |
creating meaningful and challenging work |
taking independent action |
skillfully applying professional knowledge |
maintaining emotional control under stress |
knowledge of concepts and principles |
providing customers with service |
knowledge of community/government affairs |
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Friday, November 13, 2009
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