Career Search Strategies

Identifying Your Skill Set Worksheet

There are two parts to this worksheet: Identifying your Job Relevant Skills and Providing Evidence of
Skills. Start by completing the table for your Job Relevant Skills, next complete the table under Providing
Evidence of Skills

Job Relevant Skills

Using the job description you found in Module 2, identify and list below the skills required
for the job you will apply for after graduation. Check the box next to each skill that you
have. List a minimum of 8 skills.
Hard Skills
Ability to type at 40 w.p.m
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Knowledge of medical terminology
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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Ability to operate a computer and related equipment
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Soft Skills
Effective communication both verbally and in writing
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Ability to deal with others effectively
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize workload
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Creativity
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Adaptability
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Added Value
Team Collaboration
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Multitasking
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Problem-Solving
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Cultural Sensitivity
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Emotional Intelligence
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Providing Evidence of Skills

Enter the skills that you identified from your past experience on the Job Relevant Skills worksheet. Your
goal is to provide evidence for as many job-relevant skills as possible.

Hard Skills Evidence

Ability to type at 40 w.p.m. Completed a typing course with a certification of 50 w.p.m.

Knowledge of medical Completed a Unit Clerk Program with a focus on medical

terminology
Physical ability to carry out Completed a physical fitness program to ensure stamina and

the duties of the position to handle the physical demands of the nursing unit clerk role.
Ability to operate a computer Proficient in using hospital management software during

and related equipment rotations, managing patient records and appointments.

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Soft Skills Evidence

Effective communication both Provided clear and concise information during patient

verbally and in writing interactions as a nursing assistant.

Ability to deal with others Collaborated with nursing staff and communicated effectively

effectively to ensure smooth unit operations during clinical placements.

Ability to work with minimal Successfully managed unit clerk responsibilities during short-

supervision and organize Staffed shifts, showcasing organizational and independent work

Creativity
workload skills.
Developed innovative ways to streamline administrative
during a nursing internship, improving efficiency.
Adaptability Successfully adapted to changes in hospital protocols and
ensuring seamless workflow during transitions.

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