Communication

Writing

1. Writing A report by organizing important information and expressing different points of view
2. Writing legibly, using correct spelling and grammar
3. Filling out forms; writing orders

Speaking and Listening

4. Speaking clearly to convey ideas
5. Using business or technical terms as needed
6. Listening actively by asking appropriate questions
7. Giving and taking instructions
8. Presenting a report and answering questions

Reading

9. Reading simple and complex instructions such as manuals
10. Evaluating the quality of written materials you produce or use
11. Combining and using a variety of information sources: manuals, maps, charts, graphs

Mathematics

12. Performing basic calculations
13. Calculating fractions, percentages, and decimals
14. Reading charts and diagrams
15. Using U.S. and metric measures
16. Calculating distances and weight
17. Using a calculator to solve problems
18. Applying basic probability and statistics
19. Estimating results in problems requiring math
20. Estimating costs for project materials and human resources, and organizing a timeline

Science and Technology

21. Using scientific process, hypothesis testing, data collecting, and analysis to solve problems
22. Following safety procedures
23. Using computers as tools to complete tasks
24. Applying knowledge of earth, life, and physical sciences in work settings
25. Choosing appropriate tools to complete tasks

Problem Solving

26. Recognizing and defining problems
27. Determining the source of the problem
28. Finding new and creative ways to solve the problem
29. Selecting the best solution among alternatives
30. Carrying out decisions and evaluating the results
31. Determining the extent of the possible harm or danger of a solution

Responsibility

32. Having a good school/ work attendance record
33. Demonstrating self-control where minimum directions and supervision are given
34. Planning for a decision that significantly impacts your life plans (e.g. choosing a college/ career path)
35. Meeting school/work deadlines

Organization

36. Understanding the task and creating a work plan
37. Setting high standards for quality and observing details needed to maintain it
38. Carrying out the actions of the work plan
39. Reading directions fully, taking notes, and making calculations

Flexibility and Initiative

40. Seeking opportunities to update your own skills
41. Participating in continuing education and training
42. Observing, considering, and describing better ways to get a job done
43. Persisting in completing a task until your goal is accomplished
44. Maintaining high performance standards without supervision
45. Going beyond what is asked to improve your project
46. Recognizing a need or opportunity on your own and taking appropriate actions
47. Accepting new or changed responsibilities

Career Development

48. Developing a personal plan of action to set personal career goals
49. Determining personal strengths, weaknesses, and interests relative to specific career areas 
50. Taking steps to achieve career goals
51. Using the employability skills assessment process to build and improve your personal portfolio

Communicating

52. Listening to different group members' ideas and asking intelligent questions
53. Preparing and presenting reports for the team to use
54. Expressing your own viewpoint
55. Giving feedback in a positive way
56. Accepting positive criticism
57. Using group planning and goal-setting to solve problems
58. Identifying characteristics of effective communication
59. Identifying own strengths and weaknesses as a communicator

Responsiveness

60. Recognizing differences of gender, age, and culture in team activities
61. Adding to another member's idea to improve it
62. Accepting others' cultural traditions
63. Seeking understanding of people with different backgrounds than your own
64. Defining the concept of community
65. Identifying roles and resources within the community
66. Analyzing community needs

Contributing

67. Understanding and contributing to the mission of the mission of the team
68. Representing the team to others that assist in the mission

69. Demonstrating loyalty to the team and showing commitment to the team's growth and improvement
70. Helping the team identify goals, and contributing to achieve them
71. Making and following a set of rules and procedures that will contribute to the mission
72. Helping the team develop to meet needs in the future

Membership

Leading

73. Leading the team in developing its mission and goals
74. Using a team approach to problem solving
75. Delegating work and inspiring followers to complete tasks

Following

76. Understanding a team decision and working to carry out the goal
77. Helping other team members accomplish their tasks
78. Carrying out an assignment
79. Requesting support or help from the team when needed

Creativity

80. Identifying different forms of creative expression
81. Understanding creative expression as a reflection of the human condition
82. Recognizing the relationship between a variety of creative expressions and their cultural origins
83. Expressing an idea through creative means
84. Analyzing a work of art against preset criteria