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Know Your Skills Nov 2012.pps
Know Your Skills Nov 2012.pps
Administration
Numerical
Communication
Listening
Teamwork
Leadership
What are hard and soft skills?
• Hard skills
Skill set and ability to perform a certain type of task or activity
• Detail-minded - handling things accurately, carefully and quickly
• Analyzing data
• Understand logic, abstract reasoning
• Investigating - researching, studying, questioning for information
• Using Equipment
• Creative, innovative, designing
• Repetitive tasks
• Budgeting - managing money, budgets or finances
Presentation, Research
Time
Time Management,
Management,
Multi-tasking
Multi-tasking
Volunteering and Community Work
Organizing, Multi-tasking
Alumni Office, ABC University
- Run fundraising campaign on campus; managing the logistics and on-site operation
- Made cold calls to contact and persuade alumnus for donation and handled related enquiries
- Invited prominent guests and social figures to various fund raising events
Decision Making
1.Create a constructive environment.
2.Generate good alternatives.
3.Choose the best alternative.
4.Communicate your decision, and take action.
Answer:
Can you do the job?
• Do you have the necessary abilities, knowledge, experience and qualifications?
• How soon can you become productive? Are you a fast learner?
• Will your work be accurate and high-quality?
Note: It is your responsibility to provide employers with the best information to help them make a quality
hiring decision.
Self Management vs Specialist Skills
Self-management skills - enable you to work well in different types of situations with
a variety of people.
Usually soft skills. Examples include:
• being motivated
• showing initiative
• meeting deadlines
When planning the next steps in your career, it is important to identify the skills and
competencies you have. This will help you to:
• decide what sort of jobs you might like to do
• decide what areas you need to focus your study or training on
• write your CV if you are applying for a job.