Employability Skills Vocabulary

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Academic Preparation

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Required for professional advancement; consists of the desire and ability for lifelong learning.

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Critical Thinking

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Being able to evaluate arguments and information quickly, solve problems creatively and identify mistakes with efficiency.

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Effective Communication

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Transferring information from one place to another, whether it is vocally, written, visually or nonverbally.

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Employability

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Positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career.

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Ethical Behaviors

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Values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with others.

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Leadership

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Ability to motivate people to accomplish a better result for an organization.

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Mannerisms

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Style of speaking or behaving.

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Problem Solving

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Requires gathering reliable information, assessing the information for answers and selecting a suitable solution based on the situation.

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Professionalism

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Specific style of behavior in the workplace.

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Stress Management

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Ability to cope with job stress which benefits an individual’s personal and professional life.