We all have many abilities and skills, but it is important to know how to categorize and present your skills to employers.
Typically, skills are divided into three categories:
These skills can be useful in a variety of jobs. Examples include:
problem solving
written communication
organization
motivation
analytical mind
attention to detail
socializing skills
communication
sense of duty
time management
stress management
capacity to adjust
self-motivated
etc.
These specific skills are gained and reinforced through professional experience. Examples include:
typing speed
phone skills
computer programs
driving a forklift
language skills
etc.
These skills relate to your personality. Examples include:
hard-working
enthusiastic
punctual
honest
upstanding
loyal
dependable
ethical
etc.