SOFT SKILLS

Soft Skills are “personal traits and skills” that employers state are the most important when selecting employees for any type of job.

Education:

Ability to fill out a Job Application with good references

Ability to read and follow Instructions

Basic math skills including the ability to measure and do fractions

Basic spelling, grammar, and writing skills

Critical thinking skills

Driver’s License

Reading and comprehension skills above 8th grade level

Values education and plans to continue beyond high school

Positive Attitude:

Courtesy

Enthusiasm

Not expecting to become a supervisor in the first six months

Self respect and respect for others

Wanting to do a good job

Willingness to be a good worker and go beyond the traditional eight-hour day

Willingness to be accountable

Willingness to learn, teachable

Willingness to work second and third shifts

Communication:

Ability to listen, comprehend, and document what you heard

Ability to relate to coworkers in a close environment

Ability to communicate effectively with others using appropriate language

Ability to motivate and encourage others

Conflict management

Eye contact

Interpersonal skills

Team skills

Personal Traits:

Adaptability

Common Sense

Cooperation

Dependability

Drug Free

Flexibility

Follow rules and regulations

Good personal appearance and hygiene

Honesty

Integrity

Reliability

Self-Directed and motivated

Demonstration of Work Ethics:

Ability to make production quotas

Attention to safety

Awareness of how business works

Good attendance

Good work history

Reports to work on time

Self-Supervising, needs little direction

Stays on task until it is finished

Takes direction well