SCANS Skills
Which SCANS foundation skill is about understanding written words and creating clear messages?
What is reading and writing?
Is communication a transferable skill or not?
Transferable, it’s needed in almost every job.
An employer can count on you to show up on time and finish tasks. What trait is this?
What is dependability?
You finished a group project on time and presented it to the class. Name 2 skills this shows.
Teamwork, time management, communication (any 2 correct)
You listen carefully to instructions and follow them correctly.
Listening
SCANS says being responsible, dependable, and honest are examples of what type of skill?
What are personal qualities?
Is filing medical records transferable or not?
Not transferable, it’s specific to certain fields.
You stay positive and keep trying, even when the task is difficult. What trait is this?
What is persistence (or perseverance)?
You organized a birthday party for a friend. Name 2 skills you used.
Planning, organization, creativity (any 2 correct).
You speak clearly when giving a presentation.
Public speaking / Communication
If you manage time, money, people, or materials, which SCANS competency are you using?
What is resources management?
Is problem-solving transferable or not?
Transferable, it can be used in any job or situation.
You treat coworkers and customers with kindness and understanding. What trait is this?
What is empathy?
You worked part-time and saved money for school expenses. Name 3 skills this proves.
Money management, Responsibility, Discipline, Time management, Goal-setting, Work ethic, Self-control (3 needed)
You planned a fundraiser, created a budget, and led a team to carry it out.
Name 2 skills.
Organization, leadership, budgeting, teamwork (any 2 correct).
SCANS identifies this skill as being able to work well with people from different backgrounds, lead, and teach others.
What is interpersonal skills?
Is operating a forklift transferable or not?
Not transferable, it’s job-specific to certain industries.
You can adjust when plans change or problems come up. What trait is this?
What is adaptability (or flexibility)?
You helped tutor a classmate who was struggling. Name 3 skills.
Teaching, Patience, Empathy, Communication, Active listening, Encouragement/motivation, Adaptability, Problem-solving (any 3 correct)
You created a social media page and designed graphics to promote an event. Name 3 skills.
Creativity, Technology / Digital skills, Marketing / Promotion, Graphic design, Communication, Organization (any 3 correct).
SCANS includes this competency for understanding how organizations work and improving processes.
What is systems?
Is time management transferable or not?
Transferable, it applies everywhere, from school to any career.
Employers value this trait because it means you take ownership of your work and actions, even mistakes. What trait is this?
What is responsibility (or accountability)?
You created a new process that made a school or work task faster and easier. Name 4 skills this demonstrates.
Problem-solving, Innovation / Creativity, Leadership, Systems thinking, Critical thinking, Organization, Efficiency, Teamwork, and Initiative (4 needed).
You trained a new coworker, solved a scheduling conflict, and helped improve how tasks were done. Name 4 skills.
Teaching / Training, Problem-solving, Adaptability / Flexibility, Leadership, Systems thinking, Conflict resolution, Time management, Teamwork (any 4 correct).