Interacting with the public. Working as part of a team. Supervising or managing others. Potential for advancement. Determine Skills Evaluate what skills you currently possess or want to develop.
Skills come from a variety of work, academic, and life experiences.
These are skills that you have gained from your academic courses or work experience, such as psychological research, accounting, engine design, human resource management, speaking a foreign language, or writing for newspapers. These include problem solving, analyzing, selling, team building, conceptualizing, and managing. Self-management skills are related to the style or manner in which you work. These include abilities such as coping with deadlines, working under pressure, paying attention to detail, and personal traits such as patience, reliability, risk-taking, resourcefulness, and innovation. Explore Career Options Familiarizing yourself with various career fields and what jobs actually entail is critical to developing career goals.