IDENTIFYING ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR WORK CHART
Skill Yes No Example of using this skill
Reading Text Read text at work: read notices, letters, computer screen, etc.
Document Use Use forms and fill them out as needed: fill out order forms, applications, etc.
Numeracy Figure out math problems; use measurements, use a calculator, etc. Handle money: use a cash register, count and sort, etc.
Writing Write at work: write up order forms, write letters, etc.
Oral Communication Make myself understood: ask questions, talk to customers, etc. Listen to others
Working with Others Work together to get something done: take inventory of stock, help out a co-worker, etc.
Continuous Learning Sign up for a course Go to staff training Ask someone to teach me something
Thinking Skills Solve problems: offer suggestions to help with a situation, suggest how to make something better, etc.
Computer Use Use email and the Internet Use the computer for work