Functional Transferable Skills Inventory
List six accomplishments for analysis by skills used.
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Verbal Communication |
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| Perform and entertain before groups | ||||||
| Speak well in public appearances | ||||||
| Confront and express opinions without offending | ||||||
| Interview people to obtain information | ||||||
| Handle complaints ___in person ___over phone | ||||||
| Present ideas effectively in speeches or lecture | ||||||
| Persuade/influence others to a certain point of view | ||||||
| Sell ideas, products or services | ||||||
| Debate ideas with others | ||||||
| Participate in group discussions and teams |
Nonverbal Communication |
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| Listen carefully and attentively | ||||||
| Convey a positive self image | ||||||
| Use body language that makes others comfortable | ||||||
| Develop rapport easily with groups of people | ||||||
| Establish culture to support learning | ||||||
| Express feelings through body language | ||||||
| Promote concepts through a variety of media | ||||||
| Believe in self worth | ||||||
| Respond to non-verbal cues | ||||||
| Model behavior or concepts for others |
Written Communication |
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| Write technical language, reports, manuals | ||||||
| Write poetry, fiction plays | ||||||
| Write grant proposals | ||||||
| Prepare and write logically written reports | ||||||
| Write copy for sales and advertising | ||||||
| Edit and proofread written material | ||||||
| Prepare revisions of written material | ||||||
| Utilize all forms of technology for writing | ||||||
| Write case studies and treatment plans | ||||||
| Demonstrate expertise in grammar and style |
Train/Consult |
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| Teach, advise, coach, empower | ||||||
| Conduct needs assessments | ||||||
| Use a variety of media for presentation | ||||||
| Develop educational curriculum and materials | ||||||
| Create and administer evaluation plan | ||||||
| Facilitate a group | ||||||
| Explain difficult ideas, complex topics | ||||||
| Assess learning styles and respond accordingly | ||||||
| Consult and recommend solutions | ||||||
| Write well organized and documented reports |
Analyze |
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| Study data or behavior for meaning and solutions | ||||||
| Analyze quantitative, physical and/or scientific data | ||||||
| Write analysis of study and research | ||||||
| Compare and evaluate information | ||||||
| Systematize information and results | ||||||
| Apply curiosity | ||||||
| Investigate clues | ||||||
| Formulate insightful and relevant questions | ||||||
| Use technology for statistical analysis | ||||||
Research |
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| Identify appropriate information sources | ||||||
| Search written, oral and technological information | ||||||
| Interview primary sources | ||||||
| Hypothesize and test for results | ||||||
| Compile numerical and statistical data | ||||||
| Classify and sort information into categories | ||||||
| Gather information from a number of sources | ||||||
| Patiently search for hard-to-find information | ||||||
| Utilize electronic search methods | ||||||
Plan and Organize |
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| Identify and organize tasks or information | ||||||
| Coordinate people, activities and details | ||||||
| Develop a plan and set objectives | ||||||
| Set up and keep time schedules | ||||||
| Anticipate problems and respond with solutions | ||||||
| Develop realistic goals and action to attain them | ||||||
| Arrange correct sequence of information and actions | ||||||
| Create guidelines for implementing an action | ||||||
| Create efficient systems | ||||||
| Follow through, insure completion of a task |
Counsel and Serve |
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| Counsel, advise, consult, guide others | ||||||
| Care for and serve people; rehabilitate, heal | ||||||
| Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and patience | ||||||
| Help people make their own decisions | ||||||
| Help others improve health and welfare | ||||||
| Listen empathically and with objectivity | ||||||
| Coach, guide, encourage individuals to achieve goals | ||||||
| Mediate peace between conflicting parties | ||||||
| Knowledge of self-help theories and programs | ||||||
| Facilitate self-awareness in others |
Interpersonal Relations |
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| Convey a sense of humor | ||||||
| Anticipate people’s needs and reactions | ||||||
| Express feelings appropriately | ||||||
| Process human interactions, understand others | ||||||
| Encourage, empower, advocate for people | ||||||
| Create positive, hospitable environment | ||||||
| Adjust plans for the unexpected | ||||||
| Facilitate conflict management | ||||||
| Communicate well with diverse groups | ||||||
| Listen carefully to communication |
Leadership |
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| Envision the future and lead change | ||||||
| Establish policy | ||||||
| Set goals and determine courses of action | ||||||
| Motivate/inspire others to achieve common goals | ||||||
| Create innovative solutions to complex problems | ||||||
| Communicate well with all levels of the organization | ||||||
| Develop and mentor talent | ||||||
| Negotiate terms and conditions | ||||||
| Take risks, make hard decisions, be decisive | ||||||
| Encourage the use of technology at all levels |
Management |
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| Manage personnel, projects and time | ||||||
| Foster a sense of ownership in employees | ||||||
| Delegate responsibility and review performance | ||||||
| Increase productivity and efficiency to achieve goals | ||||||
| Develop and facilitate Work Teams | ||||||
| Provide training for development of staff | ||||||
| Adjust plans/procedures for the unexpected | ||||||
| Facilitate conflict management | ||||||
| Communicate well with diverse groups | ||||||
| Utilize technology to facilitate management |
Financial |
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| Calculate, perform mathematical computations | ||||||
| Work with precision with numerical data | ||||||
| Keep accurate and complete financial records | ||||||
| Perform accounting functions and procedures | ||||||
| Compile data and apply statistical analysis | ||||||
| Create computer generated charts for presentation | ||||||
| Use computer software for records and analysis | ||||||
| Forecast, estimate expenses and income | ||||||
| Appraise and analyze costs | ||||||
| Create and justify organization’s budget to others |
Administrative |
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| Communicate well with key people in organization | ||||||
| Identify and purchase necessary resource materials | ||||||
| Utilize computer software and equipment | ||||||
| Organize, improve, adapt office systems | ||||||
| Track progress of projects and troubleshoot | ||||||
| Achieve goals within budget and time schedule | ||||||
| Assign tasks and sets standards for support staff | ||||||
| Hire and supervise temporary personnel as needed | ||||||
| Demonstrate flexibility during crisis | ||||||
| Oversee communication, email and telephones |
Create and Innovate |
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| Visualize concepts and results | ||||||
| Intuit strategies and solutions | ||||||
| Execute color, shape and form | ||||||
| Brainstorm and make use of group synergy | ||||||
| Communicate with metaphors | ||||||
| Invent products through experimentation | ||||||
| Express ideas through art form | ||||||
| Remember faces, accurate spatial memory | ||||||
| Create images through, sketches, sculpture, etc. | ||||||
| Utilize computer software for artistic creations |
Construct and Operate |
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| Assemble and install technical equipment | ||||||
| Build a structure, follow proper sequence | ||||||
| Understand blueprints and architectural specs | ||||||
| Repair machines | ||||||
| Analyze and correct plumbing or electrical problems | ||||||
| Use tools and machines | ||||||
| Master athletic skills | ||||||
| Landscape and farm | ||||||
| Drive and operate vehicles | ||||||
| Use scientific or medical equipment |
