SKILL IDENTIFICATION

There are five major categories of skill identification. You deal with people, things and information everyday. In each category, this requires a skill or combination of several skills. You might not even realize the extent of your ability in an area. You probably know what you're not good at or what you don't like doing, but pinpointing exact skills is not necessarily easy.

Let's divide your skills at dealing with people into working with individuals and working with groups.

Individuals: In working with individuals singly, are you good at:

_ communicating in direct conversation or on the phone?

_ communicating well by the written word?

_ helping, serving or receiving and carrying out instructions?

_ referring people, or helping put two people together?

_ advising, monitoring, coaching or counseling?

_Groups: In working with organizations, companies or associations, are you good at:

_ making presentations?

_ communicating by written word like a newsletter?

_ public speaking?

_ leading or moderating a group discussion?

_ preparing seminars or other educational events?

Equipment. Are you good at working with some type of machinery or vehicle in:

_ driving?

_ controlling?

_ assembling?

_ repairing?

_ cleaning?

Materials. What is your skill level with items such as clay, jewelry, metal, wood, stone and cloth as far as:

_ cutting?

_ painting?

_ crafting?

_ restoring?

_ weaving?

Your Body. Are you good at using:

_ your hands?

_ motor coordination?

_ physical coordination?

_ your fingers?

_ your eyes?

Buildings. Do you have a particular affinity and capability for:

_ constructing?

_ remodeling?

_ decorating?

_ designing?

Raising or Growing. Are you able to successfully:

_ train animals?

_ treat animals?

_ garden?

_ landscape?

_ raise plants or animals or other vegetable or mineral?