EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS |
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Professional Image:
I know how to dress appropriately for the job; I employ practices to maintain a professional image; I maintain poise in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
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Attitude:
I exhibit a positive attitude, self-confidence, self-motivation; I demonstrate a sense of pride in my work assignments; I receive new ideas, processes, and people.
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ADV
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Responsibility:
I am dependable, I arrive on time and am ready to perform; I complete assignments; and I accept responsibility for my own actions.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Time Management:
I manage my time and complete assignments on time, I allocate time to activities including revisions; I prepare and follow schedules.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Personal Improvement:
I demonstrate an interest in learning beyond current needs; I improve my skills on my own initiative.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Ethics:
I demonstrate honesty, integrity, tactfulness, and discretion.
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ADV
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NA |
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COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTIVE SKILLS |
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Group/Public:
I exchange ideas in a variety of situations; I conduct organized and effective meetings and presentations; I participate in and facilitate group communication.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Oral/Verbal:
I speak clearly and concisely using standard English; I relay information accurately; I speak a second language; I avoid inappropriate uses of pidgin, slang, and profanity.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Non Verbal:
I demonstrate knowledge of cultural practices; I use professional posture; smile; I use eye contact constructively.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Listening:
I differentiate messages from delivery; I ask for clarification; utilize active listening techniques; I repeat instructions, messages, and understanding for confirmation.
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ADV
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NA |
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Writing:
I prepare business-related documents using proper business style, format, and content including appropriate vocabulary, and inclusion of all necessary information; I utilize resources and find good examples.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Reading:
I understand technological/industrial information, i.e., trades/industry-specific publications; I follow written directions; express comprehension through restating or summarizing.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Client:
I communicate with clients politely and appropriately; I record and deliver information clearly and accurately; I deliver messages in a timely manner; I manage conflicts in a calm, professional manner.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Interaction:
I interact positively with people of genders, all ages, different cultural backgrounds, and those with special needs; I work cooperatively as a team member in group settings: offer ideas, information, and opinions; assume a fair share of the work.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Creative Thinking:
I generate new ideas or innovative ways of doing things.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Problem Solving:
I identify problems, evaluate information, and define appropriate solutions; I evaluate and select the set of procedures, tools, and/or machine, including computers and software, which produce the desired results.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Information Gathering:
I identify the need for data, locate and organize information from relevant sources, i.e., manuals, files, Internet, experts, publications, or create it, and evaluate its relevance and accuracy; I select and analyze information and communicate the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multimedia methods.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Quantitative Reasoning:
I utilize mathematical concepts to appropriately estimate, measure, and calculate.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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OTHER CORE SKILLS |
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Safety:
I follow safety rules; operates equipment properly; maintain safety equipment; I understand OSHA rules and regulations.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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Career Exploration:
I translate business career options into skills, knowledge, and experience necessary for employability; I formulate career plan(s). I prepare for interviews with poise and confidence.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Life Skills:
I utilize analytical tools and technology such as computers, spreadsheets, accounting/finance principles, and economic theories to plan, organize, and allocate personal resources.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS |
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Management:
I coordinate project planning and organization; I facilitate group effectiveness; I can provide motivation and encouragement.
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ADV
PRO
ND
NA |
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Leadership:
I create a vision/objective/goal; define alternative paths for achievement; I foster a supportive climate.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SKILLS |
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Information Technology:
I assess information needs; evaluate hardware components, software applications, operating systems, and communication hardware; I maintain operation and care of hardware and software. I utilize on-line reference tools, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and multimedia applications to complete assignments.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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GENERAL BUSINESS SKILLS |
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General Business:
I plan and operate a business, including creating the business structure; designing, producing, and marketing products and services; I establish human resource planning and policies; I account for external environmental factors.
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ADV
PRO
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NA |
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