Name the Skill
A service member gives clear instructions and listens carefully to questions. Name the skill.
What is communication?
A military cook and a restaurant cook both have several dishes to prepare before mealtime. What skill helps them finish on schedule?
What is time management?
A veteran lists teamwork on a resume. What should they add to show how they used that skill?
What is a specific example of working with others to accomplish a task?
A new student enters your classroom and does not know where to sit. Name one welcoming action.
What is offer a seat, introduce yourself, or explain the seating routine?
You agreed to bring materials for a group project. What action demonstrates dependability?
What is bring the materials when promised, or communicate early if there is a problem?
A team divides responsibilities and works together to complete a task. Name the skill.
What is Teamwork or Collaboration?
A military supply specialist and a store inventory associate both track where items are stored and how many are available. What skill do they share?
What is organization or inventory management?
A job application asks about leadership. A veteran trained new team members but never held the title "manager." Could that experience demonstrate leadership? Explain.
What is yes? Teaching guiding, and supporting others can demonstrate leadership?
During group work, one person has not had a chance to contribute. What could you do?
What is invite their ideas and give them time or another way to respond?
You do not understand your part of an assignment. What action demonstrates self-advocacy?
What is ask for clarification, an example, or the support you need?
Equipment stops working. A service member investigates the cause and tests possible solutions. Name the skill.
What is problem-solving or troubleshooting?
A military medic and civilian EMT both respond to emergencies. What skill helps them decide which needs require immediate attention?
What is prioritizing or assessing urgency?
A veteran's resume uses military abbreviations that an employer might not recognize. How could the veteran make the experience clearer?
What is use plain language and explain the responsibilities and skills?
Your group includes a strong speaker, a careful researcher, and a skilled designer. How could you assign roles fairly?
Your team has three tasks due at different times. What could you do before starting to manage the work?
What is identify deadlines, prioritize tasks, and make a plan?
A service member adjusts to a new assignment when plans change unexpectedly. Name the skill.
A military instructor and a workplace trainer both teach unfamiliar procedures. What skill helps them determine whether someone understands?
What is check for understanding through questions, practice, or demonstration?
A veteran has relevant experience but a civilian job requires a license they do not hold. What is a useful next step?
What is check the licensing requirements and determine what additional training, testing, or documentation is needed?
A teammate needs written directions instead of spoken directions. How can your group support their participation?
What is provide written steps and check that everyone can access the information?
A teammate suggests an approach you disagree with. How could you respond respectfully while keeping the work moving?
What is ask about their reasoning, explain your perspective calmly, and compare the options together?
Two teammates disagree. Their leader listens to both perspectives and helps them reach a workable agreement. Name the skill.
What is conflict resolution or mediation?
A military team leader becomes a civilian project supervisor. Name two skills that could transfer to the new role and explain how.
What are planning schedules, delegating tasks, communicating expectations, or supporting a team? The explanation must connect both skills to the new role.
What is "trained six team members in inventory procedures and recordkeeping?"
A group says, "Everyone is welcome," but the same two people make every decision. Name two changes that would help everyone belong.
What is share decision-making, invite input in different ways, rotate responsibilities, and act on others' suggestions?
Your group's presentation technology fails just before you begin. Name two useful skills and explain how your group could apply them.
What are adaptability to change the format, problem-solving to find an alternative, and communication to coordinate a new plan?