Monday, April 7, 2014

Employability Skills

Employability Skills

Communication

  • Can share information in a variety of forms
  • Can understand information in different forms

Problem Solving

  • Easily solve problems
  • Good at creating different solutions to problems

Team Work

  • Able to lead the team

Personal Responsibility

  • Know some personal limits

Skills I'm confident using

Communicating
  • I read and understand information presented in a variety of forms (e.g., words, graphs, charts, diagrams) 
  • I listen and ask questions to understand and appreciate the points of view of others 
  • I share information using a range of information and communications technologies (e.g., voice, e-mail, computers)
Managing Information
  • I locate, gather and organize information using appropriate technology and information systems
Using Numbers
  • I decide what needs to be measured or calculated
Thinking & Problem Solving
  • I assess situations and identify problems 
  • I seek different points of view and evaluate them based on facts 
  • I am creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions 
  • I readily use science, technology and mathematics as ways to think, gain and share knowledge, solve problems and make decisions 
  • I implement solutions 
  • I check to see if a solution works, and act on opportunities for improvement
Working with Others
  • I understand and work within the dynamics of a group 
  • I am flexible. I try to respect, be open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions and contributions of others in a group 
  • I lead or support when appropriate, motivating a group for high performance
Participating in Projects & Tasks
  • I select and use appropriate tools and technology for a task or project 
  • I adapt to changing requirements and information 
  • I continuously monitor the success of a project or task and identify ways to improve
Demonstrating Positive Attitudes & Behaviours
  • I deal with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics 
  • I recognize my own and other people's good efforts 
  • I show interest, initiative and effort
Being Adaptable
  • I am open and respond constructively to change
Learning Continuously
  • I am willing to continuously learn and grow 
  • I assess personal strengths and areas for development 
  • I identify and access learning sources and opportunities

Skills I'm less confident using

Communicating

  • I use relevant scientific, technological and mathematical knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas

Managing Information

  • I observe and record data using appropriate methods, tools and technology

Thinking & Problem Solving

  • I identify the root cause of a problem

Working with Others

  • I ensure that a team's purpose and objectives are clear 
  • I accept and provide feedback in a constructive and considerate manner 
  • I recognize and respect people's diversity, individual differences and perspectives 
  • I contribute to a team by sharing information and expertise 
  • I understand the role of conflict in a group to reach solutions 
  • I manage and resolve conflict when appropriate

Participating in Projects & Tasks

  • I plan, design or carry out a project or task from start to finish with well-defined objectives and outcomes 
  • I develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and implement 
  • I work to agreed quality standards and specifications
Demonstrating Positive Attitudes & Behaviours
  • Feel good about yourself and be confident 
  • I take care of my personal health

Being Adaptable

  • I work independently or as a part of a team 
  • I am innovative and resourceful: identify and suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get the job done 
  • I cope with uncertainty 
  • I carry out multiple tasks or projects

    Learning Continuously

    • I set my own learning goals 
    • I plan for and achieve your learning goals

    Skills I want to improve

    Communicating

    • I write and speak so others pay attention and understand

    Managing Information

    • I access, analyze and apply knowledge and explain or clarify ideal skills from various disciplines (e.g., the arts, languages, science, technology, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities)

    Thinking & Problem Solving

    • I recognize the human, interpersonal, technical, scientific and mathematical dimensions of a problem

    Being Adaptable

    • I learn from my mistakes and accept feedback

    Working Safely

    • I am aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedures, and act in accordance with these

    In conclusion, I noticed that most of the skills in the test results were some that I didn't think of in part 1. The areas that I feel I need improvement is being aware of safety and effectively communicating to others.
    I would be a good person to hire for a job because I will get the job done and can communicate and read/understand information from a variety of sources (written communication needs improvement though). I am also able to lead a group in doing a task to the standards (needs a bit of improvement).

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