If you’ve been in the job market recently, you know that skills are increasingly one of the most important job qualifications on employers’ minds. When you understand the nature of your own skills, you’re in a better position to answer…
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Can you describe your skills and abilities?
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Are your skills out of date?
Want to develop new work skills that will open up more job opportunities? Or upgrade qualifications in your current career?
This can be a great time to update your skills, and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time.
New Video Series: Crosswalk Competency Models for Curriculum Development
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Learn how to help students develop the in-demand competencies and skills needed by employers in your local area.
Free online learning for work or pleasure
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Take advantage of free online resources to develop your job-related skills, explore a personal interest, or exercise your learning muscles just for fun.
Identify your skills—and explore new career options
CareerOneStop’s new Skills Matcher provides career options that match your current skills, helps identify the skills you have, and strengthens your skills awareness as you plan next steps for your career.
Communication skills check-up
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Whether employers are hiring someone to make sandwiches, sell shoes, run science experiments, or repair plumbing—communication skills are always on the “must-have” list.
But, what exactly do employers mean by “communication skills”, and how can you tell if you have them?
Soft skills in an employer’s market
Soft skills—also known as work-readiness skills, people skills, or essential skills—are the skills you can’t put down on paper.
Soft skills are what make someone a good employee and easy to work with.
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10 skills to boost your paycheck
You may have heard that learning new skills is a great way to advance in your career.
But what specific skills should you focus on?
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Looking for the right career? Start with self-assessment
Career assessments that help you identify your skills, interests, or values can help you choose a good career fit.