Job Skills Index
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DATE: __________________________
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Job Skills Index NAME (print): ________________________________________ DATE: __________________________ |
The following questionnaire is designed to help the job applicant assess his or her own job skills and discuss them with a prospective employer. The questionnaire is based on the 1991 Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) established by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Based on your own experiences, please rate yourself by marking (x) your current performance level in each of the job skills listed. Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and application of these skills during your job interview. Samples of your work demonstrating these skills will be helpful.
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I. Resources |
I have no experience with this skill |
I need frequent assistance to perform this skill |
I need occasional assistance to perform this skill |
I need no assistance to perform this skill |
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A. TIME |
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| Am punctual | ||||
| Have good attendance | ||||
| Make and keep schedules | ||||
| Meet deadlines | ||||
| Avoid wasting time | ||||
| Rank activities in order of importance | ||||
| Stay focused on my work | ||||
| Learn quickly | ||||
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B. MONEY |
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| Use budgets | ||||
| Prepare budgets | ||||
| Handle money in a businesslike way | ||||
| Keep businesslike records | ||||
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C. MATERIALS and SPACE |
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| Organize a task well | ||||
| Follow proper sequences | ||||
| Plan ahead | ||||
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D. PEOPLE |
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| Learn whom to ask for help | ||||
| Know when to ask for help | ||||
| Ask for help appropriately | ||||
| Work with minimal supervision | ||||
| Listen well | ||||
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II. Interpersonal |
I have no experience with this skill |
I need frequent assistance to perform this skill |
I need occasional assistance to perform this skill |
I need no assistance to perform this skill |
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A. TEAMWORK |
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| Share in group effort | ||||
| Follow instructions and company or school policies | ||||
| Communicate well | ||||
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B. SHARING NEW SKILLS |
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| Learn new skills from others | ||||
| Teach new skills to others | ||||
| Adapt to changing situations | ||||
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C. EFFORT |
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| Strive to satisfy clients | ||||
| Accept responsibility | ||||
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D. LEADERSHIP |
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| Lead by example | ||||
| Explain ideas well | ||||
| Inspire others to follow willingly | ||||
| Look for better ways to do things | ||||
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E. COOPERATION |
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| Try to reach agreements with others | ||||
| Work out compromises | ||||
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F. DIVERSITY |
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| Work well in a multi-ethnic, mixed gender group | ||||
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III. Information |
I have no experience with this skill |
I need frequent assistance to perform this skill |
I need occasional assistance to perform this skill |
I need no assistance to perform this skill |
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A. KNOW HOW TO FIND NEEDED INFORMATION |
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| Identify the need for data | ||||
| Obtain information | ||||
| evaluate information for relevance and accuracy | ||||
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B. KEEP INFORMATION ORGANIZED |
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| maintain written records | ||||
| maintain computerized records | ||||
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C. UNDERSTAND INFORMATION |
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| can apply information to an assigned task | ||||
| can explain information to others | ||||
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D. USE COMPUTERS |
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| use word processing software | ||||
| use spreadsheet software | ||||
| use database software | ||||
| use the Internet | ||||
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IV. Systems |
I have no experience with this skill |
I need frequent assistance to perform this skill |
I need occasional assistance to perform this skill |
I need no assistance to perform this skill |
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A. ORGANIZATIONS |
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| can recognize different kinds of teams (e.g., rigid, with fixed positions like baseball; rigid positions but cooperative effort, like football; flexible, shifting roles, like doubles tennis) | ||||
| can work in various types of organizations | ||||
| can be effective in a variety of technical situations | ||||
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B. FUNCTIONS |
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| recognize what works and what doesnÕt in various situations | ||||
| make adjustments when needed | ||||
| see when things are going wrong | ||||
| take corrective action | ||||
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C. IMPROVEMENTS |
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| look for ways to make the system work better | |
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| suggest improvements | ||||
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V. Technology |
I have no experience with this skill |
I need frequent assistance to perform this skill |
I need occasional assistance to perform this skill |
I need no assistance to perform this skill |
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A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOL OR EQUIPMENT |
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| can choose the right tool or equipment, including computers, for the job to be done | ||||
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B. KNOW HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT TO GET THE JOB DONE |
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| use manuals effectively | ||||
| know when to ask for help | ||||
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UNDERSTAND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TOOLS, COMPUTERS
and OTHER TECHNOLOGIES |
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| know how to take care of equipment | ||||
| take care of equipment | ||||
| am able to prevent problems with equipment | ||||
| am able to solve problems with equipment, including computers, machines, and other technologies | ||||
| Equipment I am able to operate (e.g. fax, phone systems, computers): Be specific |
| Other specific skills and experience I can offer the job market: |
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