Communication & Interpersonal Skills
This skill involves sharing ideas clearly through speaking, writing, and listening.
What is effective communication?
Showing up on time, being prepared, and behaving responsibly at work illustrate this trait.
What is punctuality/work readiness?
When you compare options, foresee consequences, and make a logical decision, you are using this skill.
What is decision-making?
Learning about your interests, skills and values to help choose a future job or career path is called this.
What is self-assessment?
This section at the top includes your full name, phone number, email, and sometimes your address.
What is contact information?
When you pay attention, solicit feedback, and try to understand what someone else is saying, you are practicing this aspect of interpersonal skills.
What is active listening?
Being honest, owning your mistakes, taking responsibility for your work—all these are examples of this trait required in business and industry.
What is integrity?
This involves identifying a challenge or question and then gathering, analyzing and applying information to resolve it.
What is critical thinking/problem solving?
Researching job tasks, required education/training, and working conditions falls under this early career skill.
What is career exploration?
This short statement explains your career goals or the type of job you’re seeking.
What is the objective (or career objective)?
Non-verbal cues (like body posture or facial expression) and your tone of voice contribute to this aspect of communicating with others.
What is non-verbal communication?
This workplace behavior involves being flexible, handling change, and adapting to new situations or technologies.
What is adaptability?
Coming up with a new way to do something or improving an existing process demonstrates this skill.
What is creativity/innovation?
Creating a roadmap of what courses you will take, what skills you’ll develop, and where you’ll go after school is known as this.
What is career planning?
This section lists where you’ve gone to school, degrees earned, and your expected graduation date.
What is education?
Asking clarifying questions, summarizing what you heard, and showing empathy are examples of this interpersonal behaviour.
What is respectful interaction?
The way you dress, speak, act, and behave professionally on the job contributes to this overall concept.
What is professional image?
This term refers to being able to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own tasks without constant supervision.
What is self-management?
Understanding high-demand occupations, labor market trends and how your schooling links to possible jobs demonstrates this concept.
What is career awareness or workforce awareness?
Here you describe where you’ve worked or volunteered, including job titles, dates, and responsibilities.
What is work experience (or employment history)?
When you write a cover letter, send a business email, or complete an application form, you are using this workplace communication form.
What is written professional communication?
Working cooperatively, being a team player, and coordinating with others are key parts of this essential workplace skill.
What is teamwork/collaboration?
Being able to anticipate what might go wrong, having fallback plans and adjusting your approach when needed shows this advanced problem-solving trait.
What is proactive problem solving?
Combining your career path, education choices, and employability skills into one coherent plan of action shows this comprehensive readiness.
What is being career-ready?
This section highlights what you’re good at—abilities like communication, leadership, or computer programs you can use.
What are skills?