Skills Employers Want #7 – Technical Knowledge Related to the Job

Technical knowledge related to the job is the seventh of the top ten skills employers are looking for. These skills vary depending on the job, as shown at the Technical Skills part of the Skills at illinoisworknet.com. See also Industry Competency Models at careeronestop.org

Career Search Process

Discover job related knowledge for various occupations with these resources that are part of the career search process.

Part One: Assess

Assess personality and interests | free online tools to explore personality and interests at List.ly

Assess work skills | free online tools to explore skills at List.ly

This is one part of the self-assessment process. Find a free printable self-assessment form at the Brand and Purpose Toolkit. Free online tools to identify your interests and personality, skills and strengths, personal qualities, talents, and values are at uncover hidden talents.

Part Two: Find careers that could be a good match

Career Clusters:

• Iseek Career Cluster Survey (pdf) & Online
• Career Clusters (pdf) 4 pages w/descriptions from New Hampshire
• Holland Codes at mygpslifeplan.org
• Holland + Career Clusters at iseek.org
• Careers by Myers-Briggs Type (Pinterest board)

Part Three: Develop Needed Skills

Find the skills required for the career:

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• O*NET Online

Learn the skills required for the job:

• Get education – Choose a school
• Develop Work Skills

See also Career Search Skills: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing.

Resources at the Brand and Purpose Toolkit | Tools at List.ly