Top 60 soft skills
Sep 25, 2015
The Workforce Profile defined about 60 “soft skills” which employers seek. They are applicable to any field of work and are the personal traits and skills that are most important when selecting employees for jobs of any type.
1. Math 21. Being drug free 41. Basic spelling and grammar
2. Safety 22. Good attendance 42. Reading and comprehension
3. Courtesy 23. Personal energy 43. Ability to follow regulations
4. Honesty 24. Work experience 44. Willingness to be accountable
5. Grammar 25. Ability to measure 45. Ability to fill out a job application
6. Reliability 26. Personal integrity 46. Ability to make production quotas
7. Flexibility 27. Good work history 47. Basic manufacturing skills training
8. Team skills 28. Positive work ethic 48. Awareness of how business works
9. Eye contact 29. Interpersonal skills 49. Staying on the job until it is finished
10. Cooperation 30. Motivational skills 50. Willingness to work second and third shifts
11. Adaptability 31. Valuing education 51. Caring about seeing the company succeed
12. Follow rules 32. Personal chemistry 52. Understanding what the world is all about
13. Self directed 33. Willingness to learn 53. Ability to listen and document what you have heard
14. Good attitude 34. Common sense 54. Commitment to continued training and learning
15. Writing skills 35. Critical thinking skills 55. Willingness to take instruction and responsibility
16. Driver’s license 36. Knowledge of fractions 56. Ability to relate to coworkers in a close environment
17. Dependability 37. Reporting to work on time 57. Not expecting to become a supervisor in the first six months
18. Advanced math 38. Use of rulers and calculators 58. Willingness to be a good worker and go beyond the traditional eight hour day
19. Self supervising 39. Good personal appearance 59. Ability to read and follow directions
20. Good references 40. Wanting to do a good job 60. Communication skills with public, fellow employees, supervisors, and customers