Type of skill | Examples of how the skills can be developed through interests, work and education |
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Self-reliance skills | |
Self-awareness: purposeful, focused, self-belief, realistic, assessing your own performancePro-active: resourceful, drive, self-reliant Willingness to learn: inquisitive, motivated, enthusiasticSelf-promotion: positive, persistent, ambitious, accepting responsibilityNetworking: initiator, relationship-builder, resourceful Problem solving: how you approach problems, finding and implementing solutionsPlanning action: decision-maker, planner, able to prioritise, identifying areas for improvement | Study: carrying out self-directed projectsRoles within work Involvement in community groups or charitiesRoles within the home: planning, coordinating others |
People skills | |
Team working: supportive, organised, coordinator, deliverer, reliability, adaptabilityInterpersonal skills: listener, adviser, cooperative, assertiveOral communication: communicator, presenter, influencerLeadership: motivator, energetic, visionary Customer orientation: friendly, caring, diplomatic, respectForeign language: specific language skills | Caring responsibilitiesWork responsibilities in a team Fund-raising for charity Voluntary workMember of orchestra or drama group SportGuide/Scout leader Travel |
General employment skills | |
Problem solving: practical, logical, results orientatedFlexibility: versatile, willing, multi-skilledBusiness acumen: entrepreneurial, competitive, risk taker, customer serviceIT/computer literacy: office skills, keyboard skills, software packagesNumeracy: accurate, quick thinker, methodical, dealing with dataCommitment: dedicated, trustworthy, conscientious | Roles within the home: budgetingRoles within work: use of IT, work experienceProject work through studyMembership of local clubs, committees and societiesSelf-employment |
Specialist skills | |
Specific occupational skills: specialist relevant knowledge, e.g. languages, ITTechnical skills: journalism, engineering, accounting, sales | StudyEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)Language skillsWeb design skills: use of programming or coding languagesUsing social media toolsFirst aid at work qualification NVQ qualification |