Maybe you can answer the phone all day and still sound energized. Perhaps you're a great cook or weekend decorator. And because talents, unlike skills, cannot be learned, they have high value to organizations that lack them. If you engage in work that capitalizes on one or more of your talents, your employer will obtain the best from you, and you're likely to find work enjoyable. Log your skills.
Skills are areas of expertise developed through education, training, and practice.
You probably already have many skills that are critical to your job success, from the fundamentals of reading and mathematics to the ability to plan, negotiate, and communicate. List every one that comes to mind. Don't limit yourself to skills you apply only to your present job. Think of ones you used earlier in your life or when you volunteer in your community or interact with family and friends. Once you've made a checklist of values, talents, and skills, you can better determine what job you want to do and where you want to do it.