Employability Skills terms

Academic and Technical Competencies

Abilities related to specific work processes

Communication

Methods used to exchange information

Competence

ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills to perform specific functions and accomplish goals

Discretion

ability to use good judgement to avoid revealing private information or causing embarrassment

Empathy

ability to recognize and understand the feelings of others

Employability Skills

positive work behaviors and personal qualities which improve individual’s ability to gain employment, be effective at their job and attain upward movement in their field

Enthusiasm

active interest and excitement

Etiquette

customary well-mannered social conduct

Flexibility

willingness and ability to readily adapt as circumstances and expectations change

Hygiene

personal practices for maintaining cleanliness

Integrity

quality of being honest and adhering to ethical and moral principles

Interpersonal Skills

abilities which enable effective interaction

Leadership

ability to manage, support and guide a group of people to accomplish goals

Loyalty

quality of being committed to providing support and allegiance

Occupational Adherence

adhering to the needs of a specific profession

Occupational Awareness

understanding the needs of a specific profession

Patience

ability to accept and tolerate delay, interruption or misfortune

Personal Traits

qualities of an individual’s personality

Professional Standards

expectations regarding workplace practices

Reliability

ability to be relied upon

Respect

conduct which demonstrates regard for a person, organization, etc.

STEM

science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Tact

ability to handle delicate situations appropriately

Teamwork

cooperation and collaboration among people to accomplish a shared goal