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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS CHECKLIST

 

NAME  _____________________________________COURSE/ACTIVITY:__________________________

 

Scoring Guide:  E = Excellent (Exemplary demonstration of behaviors)

G = Good (Consistently demonstrates these behaviors)

S = Satisfactory (Usually demonstrates these behaviors)

N = Needs improvement (Rarely demonstrates these behaviors

Place a check mark by all activities you have observed and then give an overall rating for each skill of E, G, S, or N.

 

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Overall Rating:            E_____       G_____       S_____       N_____

 

Accesses information efficiently and effectively

q   Uses technology to gather information (i.e., computer, e-mail, fax, word processing, GPS, telephone)

q   Asks for information to solve problems or complete tasks (networking).

q   Finds information (in phone books, media center, maps, directions, web sites, etc..)

q   Contacts community resources (i.e., agencies, churches, human services, postal services, educational

          and governmental agencies)

Uses and cares for materials, equipment and facilities

Maintains work space

q   Puts equipment and materials away after using.

q   Uses tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

q   Leaves material and equipment ready for next user.

q   Follows written and verbal directions to operate equipment.

Shares materials when appropriate

q   Shows willingness to share materials (i.e. calculators, spell checkers, project or homework assignment sheets,

           textbooks, people contacts)

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ATTENDANCE/TIME MANAGEMENT

Overall Rating:            E_____       G_____       S_____       N_____

 

 

Meets deadlines

q   Starts work on time and is punctual.

q   Follows attendance policy and procedures.

q   Notifies instructors prior to being absent or tardy

Prioritizes tasks and completes work

q   Completes assignments when due.

q   Meets timeline of personal learning plan/goal.

Monitors and adjusts work plan when necessary

q   Follows and adjusts work schedules as needed.

q   Is flexible in changing work pace to accommodate work demands.

Uses time and space efficiently

q   Seeks or initiates new assignments when time permits.

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Comments:

 

 

 

 


PERSEVERANCE

Overall Rating:            E_____       G_____       S_____       N_____

 

 

Focuses on Task

q   Avoids distractions

q   Keeps busy without supervision

q   Follows through to completion

q   Stays on task even when under stress

Continues to try despite frustrations, distractions and obstacles

q   Accepts feedback

q   Displays flexibility in challenging situations

q   Independently trouble-shoots, solves problems, and seeks help when needed.

q   Willingly completes all tasks

Attends to detail

q   Revises work until it meets standards

q   Evaluates own work

q   Comes prepared to work

q   Takes pride in a job well done

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TEAMWORK

Overall Rating:            E_____       G_____       S_____       N_____

 

Contributes with ideas, suggestions and effort

q   Is a good listener

q   Shares workload to reach common goal

q   Able to communicate own needs and ideas

q   Exhibits a positive attitude verbally and non-verbally

Collaborates with a variety of people

q   Is polite and respectful of the ideas and needs of others

q   Recognizes others’ contributions and expresses appreciation

q   Demonstrates sensitivity to other people

Does not distract others’ learning

q   Respects boundaries

q   Respects rights and property of others

q   Displays common courtesy (i.e.,appropriate language, manners, dress;  avoids interrupting)

Manages conflict when it arises

q   Demonstrates steps in problem solving in order to resolve conflict

q   Re-evaluate own position and compromise

q   Manages emotional reactions to conflict

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I voluntarily choose to use the employability skills checklist as a tool for employment.  I authorize the school/program to release the above information to a prospective employer.  I understand that this information will be reviewed by the identified employer for the purpose of considering my application for employment.  My permission for release of this information will expire one year from the date of this authorization.

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  Parent/guardian   (if student/participant is under 18)                                       Date

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  Evaluator   (name and phone number)                                                          Date

 

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