Basic Workplace Skills

Activity #10

Below is a list of basic skills that employers expect from their workers. Check checkmarkthe boxes that apply to you. Don't worry if you need to work on some areas. Knowing where you need to try harder is a big step in the right direction.



Skill Very well Needs
more work
Read notes, instructions, etc.    
Write notes, letters, order forms, etc.    
Look up information in books, manuals, etc.    
Understand company rules    
Math: adding prices, measuring, etc.    
Understand and follow instructions    
Explain work to others    
Ask questions so the job is done right    
Think up new answers for problems    
Learn new skills and ways of doing things    
Know workplace hazards and safety rules    
Stick to work schedule    
Add to the team    

Talk to the person who gave you this manual about getting some help with the items you checked. It is better to deal with it now before it becomes a problem on the job.


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