Figure 1
Comparison of skills lists, part II
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Conference board employability skills profile |
Workplace basics: The skills employers want |
Work keys specification |
SCANS competencies and foundation skills |
| Communication |
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| Speaking |
Communicate |
Listening and oral communication |
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Basic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking, and listening) |
| Listening |
Communicate |
Listening and oral communication |
Listening |
Basic skills |
| Reading |
Communicate |
Reading |
Reading for information |
Basic skills |
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Locating Information |
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| Writing |
Communicate |
Writing |
Writing |
Basic skills |
| Mathematical |
Think |
Computation |
Applied mathematics |
Basic skills |
| Problem solving |
Think |
Creative thinking/ problem-solving |
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Thinking skills |
| Intrapersonal |
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| Motivation |
Positive Attitudes and Behaviours, Responsibility, Adaptability |
Self-esteem/ goal-setting-motivation/ personal and career development |
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Personal qualities |
| Metacognition |
Think, Learn for Life |
Learning to learn |
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Thinking skills |
| Interpersonal |
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| Teamwork |
Work with Others |
Interpersonal/ negotiation/ teamwork |
Task Skills |
Use interpersonal skills |
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Relationship Skills |
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Communication Skills |
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| Leadership |
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Organizational effectiveness/ leadership |
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| Technology |
Think |
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Analyzing the problem |
Use technology |
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Identifying relevant aspects of the problem |
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Understanding the data |
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Choosing appropriate technology |
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Solving the problem |
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Evaluating alternative solutions |
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Extrapolating to novel situations |
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Use resources |
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Use information |
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Use systems |
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