Workplace Basic Skills and Attributes for Entry Level Workers
The following skills and attributes for entry level employees were identified by the Texas Workforce
Commission. The Manufacturing Future Trends Participants ranked them by their industry need in
the workshop follow up survey. Not all Thought Leaders responded to the survey. See pages 22-23
for definition of the skills and attributes.
Skill/Attribute
Responses N-11
Skills/Attributes
Responses
N-11
Numerical and
Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
18%
2
18%
2
Customer Service
18%
2
8
Initiative
18%
2
73%
8
18%
2
64%
7
Technology and Tool
Usage
Organization
18%
2
Integrity
64%
7
Conflict Management
9%
1
Following Directions
45%
5
Resource Allocation
9%
1
Attention to Detail
45%
5
Multi-tasking
9%
1
Written
Communication
Appreciation of
Diversity
Dedication
36%
4
Stress Management
9%
1
27%
3
Leadership
0%
0
0
3
Perseverance
27%
3
Intellectual Risktaking
Thoughtful Reflection
0%
27%
0%
0
Time Management
27%
3
Creativity
0%
0
Professionalism
27%
3
Information Gathering
0%
0
Conflict Management
0%
0
Problem Solving
82%
9
Work Ethic
82%
9
Oral Communication
73%
8
Teamwork
73%
Willingness to
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