‘My Skills’ Checklist

Use this check list to identify your employability skills.

To complete the list:

  • tick each box to answer the questions
  • list your examples of using each skill
  • show your checklist to your teacher for feedback.

problem solving skills
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Taking ownership of problem
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  1. Asking questions
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  1. Listening to advice or opinions
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  1. Thinking of options
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  1. Finding solutions
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  1. Trying solutions
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List your examples of using problem solving skills
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self management
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Understanding the goal or task
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  1. Taking responsibility
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  1. Organising my work
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  1. Prioritising tasks
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  1. Managing my time
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  1. Making decisions
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List your examples of using self-management skills
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TEAMWORK
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Working with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
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  1. Understanding my role in a team
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  1. Listening and talking to others
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  1. Working towards a common goal
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  1. Recognising the strengths of team members
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  1. Respecting other people and their views
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List your examples of using team work skills
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planning & organisational skills
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Understanding goals
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  1. Finding information
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  1. Working out tasks
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  1. Making decisions
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  1. Setting priorities
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  1. Setting timelines
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List your examples of using planning and organisational skills
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Communication skills
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Asking questions
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  1. Listening and understanding
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  1. Speaking clearly
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  1. Reading
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  1. Writing
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  1. Sharing information
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  1. Talking in a group
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  1. Using a language other than English
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List your examples of using communicationskills
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initiative and enterprise
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Thinking ahead
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  1. Identifying opportunities
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  1. Being creative
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  1. Coming up with ideas
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  1. Trying new things
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  1. Accepting change
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List your examples of using initiative and enterprise skills
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learning skills
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Being open to new ideas
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  1. Taking on a new challenge
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  1. Asking for and listening to advice
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  1. Finding information
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  1. Learning from friends or people at work
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  1. Investing time and effort
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  1. Learning something new
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List your examples of using learning skills
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technology skills
I am good at… / YES / NO / UNSURE
  1. Learning to use new equipment
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  1. Using a computer
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  1. Adapting to change
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  1. Communicating using new technology
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List your examples of using technology skills
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Employability skills checklist 1