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Skill Sets & Careers. Skill Sets. What are SKILL SETS? Why are they important to know?. Skill Categories: Rank Yourself. Leadership Skills Manage, prioritize, organize, develop. Communication Skills listen, speak, active, interact. Analytical Skills Research, observe, solve, hands-on.
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Skill Sets • What are SKILL SETS? • Why are they important to know?
Skill Categories: Rank Yourself Leadership Skills Manage, prioritize, organize, develop Communication Skills listen, speak, active, interact Analytical Skills Research, observe, solve, hands-on Relationship Skills Advocate, patience, sensitivity, create
SkillCategory: Relationship ? THE CARETAKER THE ARTIST
SkillCategory: Leadership ? THE PROFESSIONAL THE BOSS
SkillCategory: Communication ? THE SOCIAL NETWORKER THE MOVER & SHAKER
SkillCategory: Analytical ? THE NUMBERS CRUNCHER THE TECHNICIAN
MoverandShaker • Does the thought of standing still or sitting at a desk sound boring? • Then you are probably a “Mover & Shaker.” • On the move • Day- to-day tasks to vary • Good problem solver • Invite the challenge of a new task • Work well in teams and by yourself • Keep very busy all of the time CAREERS forthe Mover and Shaker
Boss • If you were born to lead and work with others, then you may be a “Boss.” • Work well with variety of people • Identifying problems before they arise. • Clear vision • Ability to think quickly • Take charge • Know when to ask for help • Understand and empathize with others • Make extremely tough decisions CAREERS fortheBoss
Social Networker • Would you talk to a wall if no one was around? • Then you may be a “Social Networker.” • Enjoy building relationships • Communication • Public speaking • Events • Customer service • Social media • Go-to person for product or service CAREERS forthe Social Networker
Artist • Thinking outside of the box is an understatement for someone who is an “Artist.” • Free thinker • Extremely creative • No limits to your potential • See what others don’t • Deep thinker • Patient • Perfecting • Hope others find enjoyment in work CAREERS fortheArtist
Caretaker • If you are always willing to lend a hand, you may be a “Caretaker.” • Excellent listener • Come to you for advice • Think about others before yourself • Cognizant of others • Physical work does not scare you • Motivated by the end goal • Work well with other people • Good communicator CAREERS fortheCaretaker
Technician • Do you enjoy understanding how something works or how a process is run? If so, you are probably a “Technician.” • Analytical • Good with numbers and facts • Work independently to get a task done • Solution-focused • Technology • Attention to detail • Problem solver CAREERS fortheTechnician
Professional • If you are very academic by nature, enjoy school, and are rarely intimidated, then you are probably looking at careers down a “Professional” path. • Strong work ethic • Academically strong • Driven to succeed in your chosen profession • Ability to work in stressful situations and long hours • Communicate effectively • Strive to be the best in your field CAREERS forthe Professional
NumberCruncher • If you are the quickest to calculate a tip on a check or first to raise your hand in math class, then you are a "Number Cruncher.” • Strong acumen for number • Solve problems logically • Interpreting numbers • Attention to detail • Operates at the highest level • Decisions are mostly based on data CAREERS fortheNumberCruncher
Mover and ShakerCareers • Event Planners • Interpreters • Marketing Specialists • Law Enforcement • Crime Scene Investigators • Sales Representatives • Construction Management • Chefs • ER Nurses • IT Consultant
The BOSS Careers • Marketing Specialists • Corporate Executives • Directors • Managers • Business Owners • Project Managers • Politicians • Hospital Administration • IT Management • CommunityLeaders • Restaurant Management
The Social NetworkerCareers • Meeting Planners • Translators • Market Researchers • Health Educators • PublicRelations • Social Workers • Presenters • CorporateTrainers • Receptionists • Real Estate Agents • Sales Representatives
The ArtistCareers • Elementary School Teachers • Web Designers • Interior Designers • Special Education • Rehabilitation Counselors • Musicians • GraphicArtists • Entertainers • Writers • Activists • FashionDesigners • Architects
The CaretakerCareers • Physical Therapists and Assistants • Home Health Aides • Personal Care Aides • Veterinary Technicians • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Marriage and Family Therapists • Dental Hygienists • Veterinarians • Mental Health Counselors • School Counselors • Teachers • Medical Assistants
The TechnicianCareers • Network Security Administrators • Electronics Engineering • Brickmasons • Plumbers • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers • Surgical Technology • Mechatronics • Electrician • Medical Radiography • Database Programming • Simulation & Game Programming
The Professional Careers • Physician • Surgeon • Post Secondary Teachers • Lawyer • Professor • Pharmacist • Researcher • Dentist • ChiefInformationOfficer
The NumberCruncherCareers • Accountant • Auditor • Bookkeeping • Medical Secretary • Information Clerk • Computer Programmer • Logistics Manager • Inventory Manager • Data Analyst • Engineer