ASSIGNMENT #1B
BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
1. Complete the EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS exercise below. The document, “Employability
Skills 2000+” lists various skills in three general categories: Fundamental, Personal
Management and Teamwork.
a. Review the document and list the following:
i. 3 skills in each category you use well
ii. 3 skills in each category you want to improve
b. Type (or copy and paste) directly into the Employability Skills Chart provided in
this assignment (pg 3). A sample has been provided. Please overwrite it with
your answers.
2. Save this document and submit it through Blackboard
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Employability Skills 2000 +
The skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work – whether you work on your
own or as a part of a team.
These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities.
Fundamental Skills
The skills needed as a base for further
development
Personal Management Skills
The personal skills, attitudes and
behaviours that drive one’s
potential for growth
Teamwork Skills
The skills and attributes needed to
contribute productively
You will be better prepared to progress in the world
of work when you can:
You will be able to offer yourself greater
possibilities for achievement when you can:
You will be better prepared to add value to the
outcomes of a task, project or team when you can:
Communicate

read and understand information presented in
a variety of forms (e.g., words, graphs, charts,
diagrams)

write and speak so others pay attention and
understand and appreciate the points of view
of others

share information using a range of information
and communications technologies (e.g., voice,
e-mail, computers)

use relevant scientific, technological and
mathematical knowledge and skills to explain
or clarify ideas
Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours

feel good about yourself and be confident

deal with people, problems and situations
with honesty, integrity and personal ethics

recognize your own and other people’s
good efforts

take care of your personal health

show interest, initiative and effort
Work with Others

understand and work within the dynamics of a
group

ensure that a team’s purpose and objectives
are clear

be flexible: respect, be open to and
supportive of the thoughts, opinions and
contributions of others in a group

recognize and respect people’s diversity,
individual differences and perspectives

accept and provide feedback in a constructive
and considerate manner

contribute to a team by sharing information
and expertise

lead or support when appropriate, motivating
a group for high performance

understand the role of conflict in a group to
reach solutions

manage and resolve conflict when
appropriate
Manage Information

locate, gather and organize information using
appropriate technology and information
systems

access, analyze and apply knowledge and skills
from various disciplines (e.g., the arts,
languages, science, technology, mathematics,
social sciences, and the humanities)
Use Numbers

decide what needs to be measured or
calculated

observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology

make estimates and verify calculations
Think and Solve Problems

assess situations and identify problems

seek different points of view and evaluate
them based on facts

assess situations and identify problems

seek different points of view and evaluate
them based on facts

recognize the human, interpersonal, technical,
scientific and mathematical dimensions of a
problem

identify the root cause of a problem

be creative and innovative in exploring
possible solutions

readily use science, technology and
mathematics as ways to think, gain and share
knowledge, solve problems and make
decisions

evaluate solutions to make recommendations
or decisions

implement solutions

check to see if a solution works, and act on
opportunities for improvement
Be Responsible

set goals and priorities balancing work and
personal life

plan and manage time, money and other
resources to achieve goals

assess, weigh and manage risk

be accountable for your actions and the
actions of your group

be socially responsible and contribute to
your community
Be Adaptable

work independently or as a part of a team

carry out multiple tasks or projects

be innovative and resourceful: identify and
suggest alternative ways to achieve goals
and get the job done

be open and respond constructively to
change

learn from your mistakes and accept
feedback

cope with uncertainty
Learn Continuously

be willing to continuously learn and grow

assess personal strengths and areas for
development

set your own learning goals

identify and access learning sources and
opportunities

plan for and achieve your learning goals
Work Safety

be aware of personal and group health and
safety practices and procedures, and act in
accordance with these
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Participate in Projects & Tasks

plan, design or carry out a project or task from
start to finish with well-defined objectives and
outcomes

develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and
implement

work to agreed quality standards and
specifications

select and use appropriate tools and
technology for a task or project

adapt to changing requirements and
information

continuously monitor the success of a project
or task and identify ways to improve
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Using the Employability Skills document above
 Identify 3 skills in each category from Employability Skills 2000+ that you use well
 Identify 3 skills in each category from Employability Skills 2000+ that you are working
towards improving
 The highlighted content are examples, please overwrite your own answers from
Employability Skills Chart
Fundamental Skills
The skills needed as a base for further
development
Personal Management Skills
The personal skills, attitudes and
behaviours that drive one’s
potential for growth
Teamwork Skills
The skills and attributes needed to
contribute productively
I use these skills well:
I use these skills well:
I use these skills well:
Communicate

use relevant scientific, technological and
mathematical knowledge and skills to explain
or clarify ideas

share information using a range of information
and communications technologies (e.g., voice,
e-mail, computers)
Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours

deal with people, problems and situations
with honesty, integrity and personal ethics
Be Responsible

be socially responsible and contribute to
your community

be accountable for your actions and the
actions of your group
Manage Information

locate, gather and organize information using
appropriate technology and information
systems
Use Numbers

decide what needs to be measured or
calculated

observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology
Be Adaptable

be open and respond constructively to
change

be innovative and resourceful: identify and
suggest alternative ways to achieve goals
and get the job done
Work with Others

be flexible: respect, be open to and
supportive of the thoughts, opinions and
contributions of others in a group

recognize and respect people’s diversity,
individual differences and perspectives

manage and resolve conflict when
appropriate
Participate in Projects & Tasks

continuously monitor the success of a project
or task and identify ways to improve
Learn Continuously

set your own learning goals
Think and Solve Problems

assess situations and identify problems

identify the root cause of a problem

seek different points of view and evaluate
them based on facts
I want to improve:
Communicate

write and speak so others pay attention and
understand and appreciate the points of view
of others
Manage Information

access, analyze and apply knowledge and skills
from various disciplines (e.g., the arts,
languages, science, technology, mathematics,
social sciences, and the humanities)
Use Numbers

make estimates and verify calculations
Think and Solve Problems

readily use science, technology and
mathematics as ways to think, gain and share
knowledge, solve problems and make
decisions
I want to improve:
Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours

take care of your personal health

show interest, initiative and effort
Be Responsible

set goals and priorities balancing work and
personal life

plan and manage time, money and other
resources to achieve goals
Be Adaptable

carry out multiple tasks or projects

cope with uncertainty
Learn Continuously

be willing to continuously learn and grow
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I want to improve:
Work with Others

understand and work within the dynamics of a
group
Participate in Projects & Tasks

plan, design or carry out a project or task from
start to finish with well-defined objectives and
outcomes
Resources
To assist in identifying personal, technical and transferable skills, research the skills and
qualifications required for the occupation/industry. To get a brief description of a variety of
occupations, browse through the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
By conducting research on labour market information for specific occupational groups in a
geographic area, you can identify
 Wages – what are the low, median and high hourly rates?
 Outlook – is this occupation experiencing good, limited or fair growth?
 Education and Job Requirements
 Job postings currently on the Job Bank
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/
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