FOUR STEPS TOWARD IDENTIFYING YOUR SKILLS
STEP 1
STEP 2
Write the title of an employment- related activity. Focus on those activities that potentially demonstrate skill and experience relative to employment. These activities don’t need to be limited to paid employment, you can also use examples from volunteer opportunities or other unpaid work. Example: Book Keeping
List the tasks involved in performing this activity. Tasks are the basic functions of an activity. Example: Balance Checkbook
STEP 3
STEP 4
List the skills involved in accomplishing each task. Be sure to include job, self-management, and transferable skills. Example: Math, Reading, Computer Literacy.
Network with friends, associates, and family. Ask them what skills they see that you have. Others may find value in skills that you just take for granted.
Developing Skills While Looking for a Job There are many reasons to volunteer, but when you are job searching, it is a great opportunity to develop new skills and to network. There are potentially many community organizations in your area that could benefit from your experience. Volunteer opportunities can also help to fill the gap in employment history you experience while unemployed. Most communities have an organization that helps people find volunteer opportunities. A localized internet search will usually display dozens of options for organizations in need. You can also check your community newspaper for volunteer opportunities.
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