Employability Skills Self Check

Name: ______Date: ______Class: ______

The Conference Board of Canada has identified three categoriesof Employability Skills. Employability Skills are the skills you need to get a job, keep a job, and progress in the world of work.

Each category is made up of two or more different skills or abilities. The lists below each of the skills or abilities are they types of things that demonstrate the skill or ability. How well prepared are you in each of these Employability Skills areas? How effective are you in showing the various skills or abilities listed?

Category 1
Fundamental Skills – The skills you need as a basis to develop further in a career
Communication Skills / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to read and understand information in words, charts, graphs, and diagrams / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to write or speak so others understand your meaning / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to ask questions to ensure understanding / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to share information by email, phone, text, computers, etc. / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
5 / Able to use math, technology, or science skills and knowledge to explain ideas / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Information Management Skills / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to find information using a variety of technology / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to organize information using appropriate technology / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to use appropriate software to record, manage, or store information / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Problem Solving Skills / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to evaluate ideas based on the facts presented / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to identify the key causes of problems / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to evaluate the pros and cons before making a decision involved in solving a problem / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to use scientific reasoning, mathematical skills or technological skills to solve a problem / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Category 2
Personal Management Skills – the personal skills, attitudes, and behaviours that allow for growth
Positive Attitudes and Behaviours / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to demonstrate confidence in skills and abilities / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to be honest in dealings with other people / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to recognize the good efforts of others / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to demonstrate ability to take care of personal health / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Being Responsible / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to set goals and priorities when balancing work and personal life / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to budget or manage money or finances / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to take responsibility for personal actions and those of peer group / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to make positive contribution to community / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Being able to Adapt / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to work independently and as part of a team as the situation demands / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to carry out and complete multiple tasks or projects / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to recognize when there are other ways to achieve goals or get a task completed / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to learn from mistakes and feedback / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Commitment to Lifelong Learning / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Have set personal learning goals / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Have plans to achieve personal learning goals / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Have understanding of personal strengths and areas for improvement / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Have taken opportunities to learn new things even when not required for school or work / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Commitment to Safety / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Have awareness of appropriate safety practices for various settings / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Behave in manner that promotes safety of self and others / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Category 3
Teamwork Skills – the skills and attributes need to contribute in a productive manner
Able to Work With Others / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to understand that every group member plays different but equally important roles / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to ensure that all members of a team have a clear understanding of the group’s purpose / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to recognize and respect individual differences, diversity and perspectives / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to share relevant information and expertise within the group / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
5 / Able to effectively deal with conflicts that may arise in a group / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
Participate in Projects and Tasks / How effective are you? / Give an example that demonstrates this ability
1 / Able to plan, design, or carry out a project or task from start to finish / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
2 / Able to achieve agreed-upon quality standards and specifications / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
3 / Able to select and use appropriate tools and technology for the task or project / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
4 / Able to adapt to changing requirements and information / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective
5 / Able to continuously monitor the success of a project or task / Extremely Effective / Very Effective / Moderately Effective / Slightly Effective / Not at all Effective

Reflection: Review how you have rated yourself on each of the criteria. Identify each item where you rated yourself at the Moderate, Slightly or Not at all level. What actions can you take to change this rating to Very Effective or Extremely Effective? Be specific with the steps you will need to take to make this change.

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Skills I would like to improve / SMART actions I will take

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