Workplace Basic Skills and Attributes for Baseline Job Preparation Continued
Leadership
Ability to guide, support, mentor, encourage and influence others,
passing on knowledge, expertise and training where possible
Multi-tasking
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously by
setting priorities and managing work flow under varying deadlines
Numerical and Arithmetic
Application
Oral Communication
Skill in imposing order and ranking to materials, concepts, and tasks
to efficiently manage and balance all types of workplace and personal
situations
Ability to continuously improve work, monitor progress, and persist
in successfully achieving results and goals regardless of obstacles
encountered
Organization
Perseverance
Pride in Work
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Resource Allocation
Stress Management
Teamwork
Technology and Tool Usage
Thoughtful Reflection
Time Management
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Skill in compiling data, using numbers in various formats, and
performing job-appropriate numbers-based problem-solving
Skill in expressing ideas and messages to others in a clear, concise
and effective manner, including explaining and justifying actions
convincingly
Ability to take personal ownership over the amount and quality of
individual performance, team assignments and other duties carried
out
Skill in evaluating systems and operations, identifying the causes of
problems, patterns or issues, and in exploring workable solutions or
remedies to improve situations
Ability to dress appropriately, speak politely, and conduct ones’ self
in a manner appropriate for the profession and work site
Knowledge of how to identify, leverage and distribute financial and
material resources effectively and efficiently
Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines, including
balancing work and family responsibilities
Ability to cooperate, contribute and collaborate as a member of a
group in an effort to attain agreement and achieve a collective
outcome
Knowledge of how to use and apply job-appropriate computer
applications and other office equipment, such as copiers and fax
machines
Skill in logical reasoning, conceptualizing abstract ideas, organizing
symbols and graphs, seeing systemic issues, and evaluating data or
outcomes
Skill in prioritizing tasks, following schedules, and tending to goalrelevant activities in a way that uses time wisely and optimizes
efficiency and results
Consistently demonstrates punctuality, dependability, responsibility
and reliability in reporting for duty and carrying out assigned tasks as
directed
Skill in effectively conveying written information and messages in a
socially acceptable manner that is easily understandable to others
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