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YOUR SKILLS
Georgia Department of Labor Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner
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DOL-4435 (R-08/04)
· Self-Management Skills
1. Identify and name a skill
You use these skills every day to survive and get along. They 2. Present a concrete example (where and how you used it)
allow you to adapt or adjust to a variety of situations and could 3. Qualify the example and describe the circumstances (who,
be considered part of your basic personality. These skills are what, when, why, how?)
highly valued by employers and are often difficult for them to 4. Reinforce with measurable data (numbers, dollars, savings,
identify. Be prepared to offer examples to stress positive as- profits)
pects of your personality. Some examples are: 5. Give results (How did the employer benefit from your ac-
tions?)
Honesty Adaptable
Enthusiasm Creative Practice presenting each example as if you are speaking to an
Dependability Energetic employer. Sell your skills!
Responsible Sincere
Dedicated Conscientious
A Final Tip
List and Prove Your Skills by Example The importance of matching your skills to emloyers’ needs is
key. The ability to identify, explain, and prove your skills can
Make a list of your skills in each category; then select the top make the difference between getting the job or not. You must
three from each.
be able to showcase your product - You!
Next, you must be able to offer concrete examples of how you
demonstrated them “on the job.” Try using the five steps be-
low to construct your “proof by example.”