SKILLS
IDENTIFICATION
Directions | Read the skills listed and type an ‘X’ next to each skill that you have.
Add up the number of X’s for each category and put the number in the space
provided.
Communication Skills
reading and following speaking English and
directions another language
putting things in alphabetical taking notes while someone
order speaks
comparing or cross-checking
using a map
two lists
reading bus, train, and plane
filling out forms
schedules
writing letters and memos explaining things to other
correctly people
reading and understanding finding information (finding
policies and memos what you need to know)
know when to ask for help or
writing reports
more explanation
speaking to people you don’t
know
Total for
Communic
ation Skills:
Number Skills
doing arithmetic correctly using a calculator
using percentages and
typing/keyboarding
decimals
using a database program on a
rounding off numbers
computer
calculating hours worked, estimating costs and/or time needed
money owed, etc. to complete a job
Total for Number Skills:
Technical Skills
making, fixing, and repairing
building things
things
gardening, landscaping, and
operating machinery
farming
installing things
Total for Technical Skills:
Business Skills
operating a computer balancing checkbooks
using a business telephone working with budgets
filing, sorting, and classifying setting up and closing out a cash
information register
Total for Business Skills:
People Skills
caring for children
helping people complete a task
responsibly
caring for the sick
teaching someone how to do something
and elderly
showing warmth and
leading groups or activities
caring
knowing how to get along with different
calming people down
people/personalities
____
Total for People Skills:
Management and Self-Management Skills
being patient with others following the rules
keeping a cheerful attitude checking your own work
offering to help when it’s needed working hard without complaining
knowing how to take directions presenting a neat, professional image
getting interested/excited about the task prioritizing tasks so that the larger goal is
at hand met on time
motivating myself to do what needs to helping motivate others to get the job
get done done
using courtesy when dealing with others
seeking help when needed
Management and Self-Management Skills:
Creative/Artistic Skills
operating a computer balancing checkbooks
using a business telephone working with budgets
filing, sorting, and classifying setting up and closing out a cash
information register
Total for Creative/Artistic Skills:
Write down your 10 strongest skills: