To find out what skills to get, you need to know which ones you already have. Find out what employability skills you've developed through your life experiences!

Ask yourself things like:

• Do I have a positive attitude towards life?
• What are my best subjects in school?
• Do I like working with others?

Skill Groups

ACADEMIC SKILLS Provide the basic foundation to succeed in the workplace	PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS Attitudes, behaviours and skills to get, keep and progress on a job	TEAMWORK SKILLS Skills needed to work effectively with other
Communication Reading: I read, understand and use written materials Writing: I write effectively and use the language needed on the job Speaking: I speak clearly and to the point Listening: I listen to others, understand and learn from the information given	Attitudes and behaviours Positive outlook: I have a positive attitude toward learning, growing and personal health Honesty and integrity: I am truthful to my values and ethics Self-esteem: I believe in myself and my abilities Initiative: I am energetic, persistent, and get the job done Entrepreneurial outlook: I am willing to create work opportunities for myself by launching a business or developing job possibilities within a company	Work with others Team player: I understand a group's goals and contribute to reaching them Teaching and learning: I teach team members new skills and learn skills from them Negotiating: I bargain with team members to accomplish goals
Thinking Mathematics: I understand and solve problems using math and apply the results to my work Creativity: I think creatively and produce innovative ideas Problem solving: I apply knowledge to solve problems effectively Processing information: I organize and process information efficiently	Responsibility Organization: I set goals and priorities in my work and private life Time management: I plan and manage my time, money and work effectively Reliability: I arrive at work on time, every working day Accountability: I take responsibility for all my actions	Leadership Leading and following: I know when to initiate actions and when to follow directions
Learning Acquiring knowledge: I learn from working with others, doing research and making mistakes Learning for life: I plan to upgrade my work skills, techniques and knowledge throughout my life	Adaptability Flexibility: I am open to change Diversity: I respect people's diversity and differences Global mindset: I understand the customs of different cultures and peoples	Responsiveness Respect: I respect the ideas, thoughts and opinions of other team members Planning: I plan and make decisions with others and support the outcomes
Technology Computer literacy: I can work on a computer using a variety of software Equipment knowledge: I use technology, equipment and information systems effectively