{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\cocoartf1265\cocoasubrtf190 {\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial-Black;\f1\fswiss\fcharset0 ArialMT;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;} \margl1440\margr1440\vieww10800\viewh8400\viewkind0 \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720 \f0\b\fs34 \cf0 There are two types of skills, transferable and specific. \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 Transferable skills are those skills that can be used in most job situations. They are extremely valuable. Examples would be communication skills, teamwork skills and leadership ability. \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 Specific skills are those skills that are used in a particular job or type of job. Examples might be understanding a particular programming language or familiarity with a particular machine. These are important as well and are absolutely necessary for those people trying to find employment in a particular field. Below you'll find a thorough list of skills. These may help you when you're thinking about what skills to include in your resumes and cover letters. \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \pard\pardeftab720 \f0\b\fs44 \cf0 Skill Lists \f1\fs34 \ \pard\pardeftab720 \b0\fs26 \cf0 \ \f0\b\fs34 "Personal Skills" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Run meetings \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Self-confident \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Self-motivated \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Solve problems \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Judgment \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Integrity \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Coordinating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Work schedules \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Results oriented \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Self directed \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Multi-tasking \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Decisive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Goal setting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Strategic planning \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Competitive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Decisive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Delegate \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Direct others \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Influence others \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Initiate new tasks \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Decision making \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Manage or direct others \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Mediate problems \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Motivate people \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Negotiate agreements \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Planning \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Results oriented \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Risk taker \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 "Using Words and Ideas" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Articulate \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Verbal Communication \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Correspondence \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Brainstorming \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Design \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Edit \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Inventive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Logical \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Public speaking \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Write clearly, concisely \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Telephone skills \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Imaginative \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Quick thinking \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Speech writing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Promotional writing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Advertising \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Publicity \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sign Language \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 "Dealing with Data" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Analyzing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Auditing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Budgeting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Calculating/computing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Checking for accuracy \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Classifying \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Comparing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Compiling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Counting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Detail-oriented \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Evaluating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Investigating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Financial records \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Research \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Financial Management \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Recording facts \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Synthesizing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Taking inventory \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Surveying \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Examining \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Detail oriented \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Following instructions \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Financial or fiscal analysis \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Cost analysis \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Organizing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Problem solving \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 "People Skills" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Caring \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Comforting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Counseling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Consulting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Diplomacy \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Helping others \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Instructing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Interviewing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Listening \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Mentoring \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Negotiating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Outgoing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Mediating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Group facilitating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Communicating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Encouraging \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Conflict management \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Tolerance \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Diversity \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Conflict resolution \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Respect \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Empathy \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sympathy \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sensitive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Responsive \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Problem solving \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Negotiating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Motivating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Inspiring trust \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Developing rapport \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Interviewing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Inquiry \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 "Thing Skills" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sense of touch \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Key boarding, typing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Manual dexterity \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Gathering \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Separating \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sorting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Assembling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Driving \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Observing/inspecting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Operating machines \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Balancing, juggling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Drawing, painting \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Sewing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Weaving \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Hammering \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Hand Crafts \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Precise tolerance or standards \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Physical agility, strength \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Endurance \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Finishing\\refinishing \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Restoring \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Grinding \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Keypunching, drilling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Modeling or remodeling \f1\b0\fs26 \ \ \f0\b\fs34 "Self-Management Skills" \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Responsible \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Follow instructions \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Punctual \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Responsible \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Follow instructions \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Punctual \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Get along well with others \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Get things done \f1\b0\fs26 \ \f0\b\fs34 Honesty}