Job SkillsJob SkillsBut who will pay me for anything?

I don’t know how to do anything?

The Foundational SkillsThe Foundational SkillsBasic Skills• Reading– This does not mean a mere skimming

through of the material at hand. It means, picking out of all the details that matter, researching clarifying, doubts, etc.

• Writing— When writing letters or reports, make sure they are a pleasure to read. Avoid irritating spelling and grammatical errors and punctuation lapses. Show you ideas in a crisp, clear manner.

• Mathematics— Perfecting this skill will go a long way to proving your sharpness

• Speaking– Remember your audience hears not only the important things when you speak, but the audience also sees the body language.

• Listening– Concentrate to tone, body language and attitude with all your ability when someone else is speaking

Thinking Skills• Creative Thinking— Don’t e ever restrict imagination. Creative is one of

the is one of the most profitable and sought after quality in the job market.• Problem Solving Skills– Being very alert has never hurt anyone. Being

the first to recognize a problem gives you a head start towards finding a solution.

• Decision-Making Skills– Be clear about what you are aiming for. Then start finding ways to get there and list them out.

• Visualization– This is imagination to the maximum. Given a design of a building– you should be able to paint a clear picture in your mind’s eye of what it will look like in reality.

• Negotiation– In case of a difference of opinion, list out the common goals, communicate your argument with the facts to support it.

• Leadership– You cannot be a leader by forcing people into abiding by your orders. Talk with respect and put your points across without point across without creating dissent.

• Teamwork– Co-operate with the rest of the team and only then can you expect any co-operation from them. Avoid arguments with peaceful discussions.

• Cultural Diversity– Do not be narrow-minded when it comes to working with people who come from different cultural background.

The “Common Sense” SkillsThe “Common Sense” Skills

Who are the only people who start at the top?

ditch diggers or grave diggers

  

1. Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)2. Honesty / Integrity

3. Interpersonal Skills (relate well to others)4. Strong Work Ethic

5. Teamwork Skills (work well with others)6. Analytical Skills

7. Motivation / Initiative 8. Flexibility / Adaptability

9. Computer Skills10. Detail Oriented

Thanks Career Employment Services !!Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2005-Student Version

Top Ten Skills Employers Want...

So, What Can I Do?So, What Can I Do?• First make a list of everything you can do. Be generous. You can

trim down the list later.• Think about what you know, specific information that you’ve

learned through education, training, hobbies, and on-the-job experience. Even if there are things you don’t do well, list them anyway.

• Make four columns across a second piece of paper. Title the first FREQUENTLY (daily or several times a week), OFTEN, OCCASIONALLY (once a month or less) and NEVER.

• Select 15 things from the FREQUENTLY column, 15 from the OFTEN column and 10 from the OCCASSIONALLY list.

• Are the several that have to do with helping others? Is communication a category? Could a group be called “creative”? Are you good at acting, performing, thinking, exploring options, etc.?

• Once you have a list of YOUR preferred skills, you can scan job postings to see if there’s a match between what YOU want to do and what the job requires. Remember if there’s a skill you don’t want to use, don’t put it on your resume.

Job Skills Checklist– Job Skills Checklist– What Have You Done Before?What Have You Done Before?

Decision-making

• Analyzed information• Assembled equipment• Budgeted money• Found information• Imagined new

solutions• Adapted new

procedures• Defined solutions to

problems• Thought in a logical

manner• Proposed solutions

People-Oriented

• Entertained people• Motivated people• Negotiated conflicts• Listened to others• Advised people• Handled complaints• Worked with other

people • Taught new

approaches• Encouraged others• Delegated jobs• Negotiated conflicts

Equipment• Inspected

physical objects• Fixed broken

machines• Analyzed a

problem for a solution

Household skillsHousehold skills• Sewing• Child care• Making clothes• Money management• Budgeting• Teaching• Decorating• Laundry skills• Food preparation• Counseling others• Relating to other people• Keeping records• Public relations• Formulating new ideas• Ironing• Supervisory experience (in a job, club, organization, etc.)

Carpentry SkillsCarpentry Skills• Sanding• House painting• Cabinet building• Ornamental woodwork• Building additions• House framing• Paneling• Furniture making and refinishing• Insulation installation• Money handling• Relating to people• Directing customers• Sales• Budgeting• Supervisory experience (Family Man?)

Kitchen SkillsKitchen Skills• Food preparation• Cooking food• Dishwashing• Washing pans• Operating a dishwasher• Meal planning• Inventory• Ordering supplies• Supervisory experience (in a job, club, organization or as Family

Man)• Stocking shelves• Hiring• Budgeting• Scheduling• Directing procedures

Consultant SkillsConsultant Skills• Group counseling (Family Man?)• Individual counseling (Family Man?)• Teaching (Family Man?)• Writing programs• Supervising others• Scheduling• Formulating new ideas• Keeping records• Public speaking (Family Man?)• Money handling (only successful!)• Formulating new ideas• Writing reports (Family Man book!)

Gardening SkillsGardening Skills• Lawn care• Flower gardening• Landscaping• Tree trimming• Farming Skills • Transporting trees• Vegetable gardening• Pruning trees• Grafting• Greenhouse work• Sales (legal, only!)• Surveying• Farm laborer (list equipment used)• Directing customers

Garage SkillsGarage Skills• Pumping gas• Car tune-up• Customer relations• Changing tires• Auto body repairs• Minor auto repairs• Selling • Truck driving• Inventory• Stocking shelves• Directing customers• Sales (legal, only)• Keeping records• Car driving (when legal permit available)

Maintenance/ Janitorial SkillsMaintenance/ Janitorial Skills• Dusting• Sweeping floors• Washing floors• Waxing• Washing windows• Cleaning rugs and carpets• Cleaning bathrooms• Buffing• Polishing furniture• Plumbing repairs• Electrical repairs• Window repairs• Carpentry repairs• Money handling• Working with people

Factory SkillsFactory Skills• Soldering• Assembly line work• Operating machinery (examples: grinder, lathe, drill press, milling

machine, etc.)• Electrical wiring• Stockroom work• Unloading or loading• Inventory• Quality control• Packing• Filling orders• Welding• Box making• Parts clerk• Keeping records• Stocking shelves• Directing procedures

Introductory BookkeepingIntroductory Bookkeeping• Using calculators• Using adding machines• Typing• Keeping records• Organizational skills• Writing reports• Accounts payable/ receivable

Truck DriverTruck Driver• Driving small trucks• Driving diesel trucks• Hooking and unhooking trailer from tractor• Backing large trucks into small openings• City driving• Over-the-road driving (long distance)• Mechanical repairs• Diesel repairs• Loading and unloading• Changing truck tires• Keeping records• Money handling• Keeping a schedule• Customer relations• Supervisory experience (in a job, club, organization, Family Man)

Maintenance/ Repair SkillsMaintenance/ Repair Skills• General repair skills (list talents)• Servicing office machines (example computer, copiers,

etc.)• Servicing equipment (examples telephones, lawn mowers,

appliances)• Mechanically inclines• Relating to customers• Inventory• Money handling• Sales• Public relations• Keeping records

Secretarial SkillsSecretarial Skills• Receptionist• Typing • Filing• Answering telephone• Typing from dictating machines• Making appointments• Running office machine (fax machine, computers, photocopy, printing)• Proofreading• Clerk duties• Sorting, delivering mail• Greeting clients• Directing clients• Public speaking • Keeping records• Public relations• Researcher• Supervisory skills (in a job, club, organization, Family Man)

BeauticianBeautician• Hair cutting• Styling• Shampooing hair• Giving permanents and body waves• Cosmetics consulting• Facials• Manicures/ pedicures• Scalp treatment• Hair coloring • Hair lightening• Appointment scheduling• Money handling• Public relations• Attending classes and lectures• Studying current beauty supplies and styles• Ordering supplies• Record keeping• Sales

Construction SkillsConstruction Skills• Concrete work• Electrical wiring• Maintenance repairs• Plumbing• Heavy equipment operation• Truck driving• Brick laying• Trenching• Roofing• Sheet-metal work• Heating installation• Refrigeration work• Carpentry work• Heavy labor• Tools and machines you can use• Money handling• Public relations• Directing customers• Inventory • Scheduling

Restaurant SkillsRestaurant Skills• Cashier• Waitress• Waiter• Bartender• Busboy• Directing customers• Handling money• Public relations• Hostess/ maitre de• Dishwashing• Budgeting• Short order cook• Main cook• Cook’s assistant• Ordering supplies• Inventory• Hiring• Public speaking• Interviewing• Correctly filing orders• Customer/ employee relations

Sales SkillsSales Skills• Public relations• Money handling• Keeping records• Greeting customers• Order processing• Bookkeeping• Directing customers• Inventory• Displaying samples • Demonstrating products• Writing reports• Experience in the art of persuading• Servicing goods• Delivery goods• Supervisory experience (in a job, club, organization, Family Man, etc.)

Sales Clerk SkillsSales Clerk Skills• Greeting customers• Keeping records• Customer/ Employee service and relations• Clerk• Order processing• Inventory• Directing customers• Sales• Bookkeeping• Money handling• Ordering supplies• Correctly filling orders• Using office machines• Billing• Typing• Directing procedures• Decorating a store • Inventory• Stocking shelves

Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers-- Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers-- CommunicationCommunication

• Speaking effectively• Writing concisely • Listening attentively• Expressing ideas• Helping group discussions• Giving appropriate feedback• Discussing• Evaluating nonverbal messages• Persuading• Reporting information• Describing feelings• Interviewing• Editing

Transferable Skills for Job-SeekersTransferable Skills for Job-Seekers Research and PlanningResearch and Planning

•Forecasting, predicting

•Creating ideas

•Identifying problems and resources

•Imaging alternatives

•Gathering information

•Solving problems

•Setting goals

•Extracting important information

•Defining needs

•Analyzing

•Developing evaluation strategies

• Forecasting, predicting• Developing evaluation strategies• Gathering information• Creating ideas• Identifying problems• Imagining alternatives• Identifying resources• Solving problems• Setting goals• Extracting important information• Defining needs• Analyzing

Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Human RelationsHuman Relations

Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Organization, Management and LeadershipOrganization, Management and Leadership

•Initiating new ideas

•Handling details

•Coordinating tasks

•Managing groups

•Delegating responsibilities

•Teaching and coaching

•Counseling

•Promoting change

•Selling ideas or products

•Decision making with others

•Managing conflict

• Implementing decisions• Cooperating• Enforcing policies• Being punctual• Managing time• Attending to detail• Meeting goals• Enlisting help• Accepting responsibility• Setting and meeting deadlines• Organizing• Making decisions

Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Transferable Skills for Job-Seekers Work SurvivalWork Survival

• Able• Accepting• Active• Adaptable • Ambitious• Angry• Anxious• Assertive• Bitter• Bold• Bright• Calm• Careless• Caring • Certain• Cheerful• Clever• Cold• Confident• Conforming• Controlled• Courageous• Creative• Critical• Cynical• Demanding

Skills that Describe MeSkills that Describe Me•Dependable•Dependent•Determined•Dignified•Disciplined•Domineering•Dutiful•Efficient•Elusive•Ethical•Extroverted•Fair•Fearful•Foolish•Frank•Friendly•Frugal•Gentle•Giving•Gruff•Gullible•Hard•Helpful•Helpless•Honorable

•Idealistic•Imaginative•Inconsiderate•Independent•Innovative•Insensitive•Insincere•Intelligent•Introverted•Intuitive•Irresponsible•Irritable•Jealous•Jovial•Juvenile•Kind•Knowledgeable•Lazy•Liberal•Lively•Logical•Loving•Materialistic•Manipulative•Materialistic

•Mature•Modest•Mystical•Naïve•Negative•Neurotic•Noisy•Observant•Obsessive•Organized•Original•Overconfident•Overemotional•Overprotective•Passive•Paternal•Patient•Perceptive•Perfectionist•Persuasive•Petty•Playful•Pleasant

•Posed•Pompous•Powerful•Precise•Pretentious•Principled•Progressive•Proud•Quarrelsome•Questioning•Quiet•Radical•Rational•Reactionary•Realistic•Reasonable•Reassuring•Reflective•Relaxed•Reliable•Religious•Remote•Resentful•Reserved

•Resolute•Respectful•Responsible•Responsive•Rigid•Sarcastic•Satisfied•Scientific•Searching•Self-accepting•Self-assertive•Self-aware•Self-conscious•Self-indulgent•Self-righteous•Sensitive•Unpredictable•Unreasonable•Unstructured•Useful•Vain•Vulnerable•Warm•Wise•Withdrawn•Witty•Worried•youthful

Critical Skills• Follow

instructions• Get along

well with others

• Get things done

• Honest• Punctual• Responsible

Self-Management Skills

•Integrity•Intelligent•Inventive•Kind•Learn quickly•Mature•Opne0minded•Outgoing•Patient•Persistent•Physically strong•Pleasant•Proud of completing tasks•Self-motivated•Sense of purpose•Sensitive•Sincere•Sociable•Tactful•Tolerant•Tough•Trusting•understanding

•Friendly

•Highly motivated

•Ingenious

•Results-oriented

•Willing to learn new things

•Goal setter

•Good at influencing others

•Decisive

•Delegates

•Directs others

•Logical

•Self-confident

•Self-motivated

•Sets an example

•Pace setter

•Adaptive Skills•Assertive•Assume responsibility•Competitive•Complete assignments•Creative•Decisive •Dependable•Detail-oriented•Diplomatic•Enthusiastic•Flexible

Writing for a JobWriting for a Job

Writing a Resume?Writing a Resume?Sections of a resume•Heading

Your NameAddressPhoneCell (if applicable)e-mail address

•ObjectiveWhat do you want to do?What job do you want?

•Experience—What do you do well?What specific skills apply to the job?What abilities/ talents have you demonstrated before?If you have worked before and left under “good circumstances”, list the name, dates, address and job title.

•Education—Since students haven’t graduated yet, list “Anticipated graduation date from anticipated school”

•Awards and Honors—Any sports, honors, medals or languages that show you are exceptional