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July 2013
You might have excellent communication skills. However, it might be better to say:
o Developed creative and informative monthly newsletters with a readership of over 200
members
WHMIS Certified
Smart Serve Certified
G licensed driver with reliable transportation
Forklift certification
First Aid, CPR certified
Bilingual (Specify what languages)
Punctual, dependable, reliable
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to work well in teams and individually
Thrives in new situations and open to any additional responsibilities
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
___ years of experience in the field (make sure to specify your field if using this statement)
Ability to work well under pressure
Attentive to deadlines
Possess great problem-solving skills
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Self motivated and detail oriented
Excellent driving, safety and attendance record
Dynamic individual with strong analytical abilities and proven leadership skills
Computer Skills
Sales Skills
Housekeeping Skills
Janitorial Skills
Childcare Skills
Implemented programs to meet the physical, social and psychological well-being of clients
Catered to special needs such as impaired hearing, vision, oral communications and
behavioural problems
Ensured clients were properly bathed, dressed and maintain proper hygiene
Skilled at routine housekeeping responsibilities such as laundry, bed-making and washing
dishes
Knowledgeable of preparing and serving specific dietary meals
Ensured that clients arrived to daily appointments in a timely manner
Provided companionship and understanding to the person in care
Certified with First Aid and CPR Training
Planned and prepared meals and special diets, and fed or assisted in feeding clients
Restaurant Skills
WHMIS Trained
Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting
Able to interpret blue prints
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Maintained a clean and safe work environment
Able to handle repetitive work
Motivated to work quickly and efficiently while paying attention to detail
Trained workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Experienced in home renovations and general construction
Able to work under adverse weather conditions
Experienced in loading and unloading of construction materials
Proven abilities in stocking, order-picking, shipping and receiving
Skilled in safe forklift driving and warehouse operations
Experienced in decorative planting and maintenance of residential and commercial gardens
Experienced with sorting, packing, crating and packaging materials and products
Checked and weighed materials and products
Technical Skills
Effectively kept production in line, which resulted in reduced downtime and increased
production quotas
Consistently worked under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledgeable of all work stations throughout the department
Able to work in a fast paced environment while completing tasks quickly
Excellent fine motor skills
Accurate understanding of labels and instructions
Strong background in production control, machine centre operations, and tooling activities
Experienced in supervising the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products
Skilled in using a variety of precision measuring instruments and inspection procedures
Able to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization
Assisted machine operators, assemblers and other workers with their daily responsibilities
Mechanical Skills
Electrical Skills
Employability Skills
Definition
Basic general skills necessary for getting, keeping and doing well on a job.
These skills apply to all industries, businesses and job levels.
Major categories of employability skills
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Transferable skills
Skills learned from life experience and past employment that may apply to other jobs.
These skills can reflect your ability to deal with various situations.
Examples include:
o Ability to meet deadlines
o Multi-tasking
o Managing staff
o Problem solving abilities
o Reactive thinking
o Motivating others
o Dealing with obstacles and crises
Hard skills
These are learned behaviours that are relevant to a specific job.
It usually includes some type of certification.
A list of these skills might be required in a specific context such as a job application.
Examples include:
o First Aid & CPR certification
o Knowledge of specific computer software
o Ability to work with or handle certain equipment such as a tractor or a grill.
Soft skills
They are adaptive skills.
These skills do not require formalized training.
These skills could be used to determine your work style.
Examples include:
o Being flexible
o Adapting to the changing needs of an organization
o Team player
o Honest
o Reliable
o Flexible
o Motivated
Communication
Teaching
Skills
Skills
Addressed
Adapted
Arbitrated
Advised
Arranged
Clarified
Authored
Coached
Collaborated
Communicated
Convinced
Coordinated
Corresponded
Demystified
Developed
Developed
Directed
Enabled
Drafted
Encouraged
Edited
Evaluated
Enlisted
Explained
Formulated
Facilitated
Influenced
Guided
Interpreted
Informed
Lectured
Instructed
Mediated
Persuaded
Negotiated
Set goals
Persuaded
Stimulated
Promoted
Trained
Publicized
Reconciled
Recruited
Spoke
Translated
Wrote
Research
Skills
Clarified
Collected
Critiqued
Diagnosed
Evaluated
Examined
Extracted
Identified
Inspected
Interpreted
Interviewed
Investigated
Surveyed
Technical
Skills
Assembled
Built
Calculated
Computed
Design
Devised
Fabricated
Maintained
Operated
Overhauled
Programmed
Remodelled
Repaired
Upgraded
Financial
Skills
Administered
Allocated
Analyzed
Audited
Balanced
Budgeted
Calculated
Computed
Developed
Managed
Marketed
Planned
Projected
Researched
Helping
Skills
Assessed
Assisted
Clarified
Coached
Counselled
Demonstrated
Diagnosed
Educated
Facilitated
Guided
Motivated
Referred
Rehabilitated
Represented
Accomplishments
Achieved
Expanded
Improved
Reduced
Resolved
Restored
Spearheaded
Transformed
Organizational
Skills
Accumulated
Arranged
Assembled
Balanced
Built
Catalogued
Classified
Collated
Collected
Compiled
Composed
Coordinated
Copied
Correlated
Detailed
Developed
Facilitated
Gathered
Identified
Located
Obtained
Organized
Planned
Prepared
Prioritized
Processed
Programmed
Scheduled
Solved
Streamlined
Structured
Tabulated
Updated
Service
Skills
Assisted
Attended
Cared
Delivered
Facilitated
Maintained
Prepared
Creative
Skills
Acted
Conceptualized
Created
Customized
Designed
Directed
Established
Fashioned
Founded
Illustrated
Initiated
Instituted
Integrated
Introduced
Invented
Originated
Performed
Planned
Revitalized
Shaped
Clerical
Skills
Approved
Arranged
Catalogued
Classified
Collected
Compiled
Dispatched
Executed
Generated
Implemented
Inspected
Monitored
Operated
Organized
Prepared
Processed
Purchases
Recorded
Retrieved
Screened
Specified
Systematized
Tabulated
Validated