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