1/21 skills. Able to demonstrate a good attitude
A good level of this skill means that you are able to demonstrate a positive attitude that can impact on different aspects of your life, for example in job interview, and in your daily working life.
Having this skill means that you:

• are able to demonstrate a positive working attitude;
• are able to establish sustainable working relationships;
• are able to take responsibilities for yourself and for your actions;
• accept suggestions without any problem;
• considerate towards other people.

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2/21 skills. Positive Work Ethic
A good level of this skill will help you to display and demonstrate a positive attitude to work and it will open up more opportunities for you in the labour market.
Having this skill means that you:

• believe in the moral value of work;
• respect the moral principles established within your job;
• are dedicated to your work and respect general rules within your workplace;
• carry out your work with respect to tasks, colleagues, work processes and the company.

On a scale of 1-10 to what extent are you able to demonstrate a positive work ethic?
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3/21 skills. Tolerant
A good level of this skill can help you to understand new working environments and look for different employment opportunities.
Having this skill means that you:

• understand the importance of being tolerant with your colleagues and other people in employment related surroundings;
• are able to demonstrate fair, objective and open attitude toward those whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., are different from yours;
• are open minded to other cultures, religions and etc.;
• are accepting and value diversity.

On a scale of 1-10 to what extent are you able to evaluate yourself as a tolerant person?
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4/21 skills. Having intercultural awareness
A good level of this skill will help you to realise that different cultures have to have the equal rights in the labour market and in communities; it will also enable you to gain awareness of different cultures and therefore act sensitively when working with people from different cultures.
Having this skill means that you:

• understand, that avoiding stereotypes regarding different cultures jobs will bring about increased integration in society and within the labour market;
• are able to recognise race/cultural based discrimination in the labour market and in the workplace;
• are able to react appropriately to discriminatory practice in the workplace, and respond appropriately;
• can act proactively within the workplace to overcome cultural barriers;
• understand the intercultural equality principles and legislation and are able to apply them in practice in order to protect your or your colleagues rights in the workplace.

On a scale of 1-10 to what extent would you rate your intercultural awareness?
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5/21 skills. Able to present yourself in verbal and written form
A good level of this skill will allow you to present yourself effectively at application and interview stages of the recruitment process to employers and in your workplace.
Having this skill means that you:

• are able to present yourself to employers via company application form and/or Curriculum Vitae and covering letter;
• can confidently and effectively present and demonstrate your skills and competences in written and verbal form;
• are able to present yourself to an employer in an informal manner;
• are able to present yourself to an employer at a formal interview and through a presentation.

On a scale of 1-10 to what extent are able to present yourself both verbally and in written form?
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6/21 skills. Dependable
This skill is very important for keeping your job or seeking a career, as employers and /or business partners will value your honesty, responsibility and trustworthiness very much.
Being a dependable persons means that you:

• are reliable, responsible and employers and /or business partners can trust you to fulfil duties;
• carefully check tasks/work to ensure all details have been considered;
• are honest in exchanging information and knowledge with others during a job interview and at the workplace;
• are consistent, loyal and reliable worker, which is very important within your work surroundings.

On a scale of 1-10, please estimate how dependable are you?
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7/21 skills. Patient
Good level of this skill can help you to start and continue steadily on the path towards any goal you set regarding the employment process or work responsibilities.
Having this skill means that you are able to:

• control your emotions or impulses and proceed calmly in stressful situations;
• work patiently until you get the results;
• continue doing something for a long time without losing interest, especially something difficult;
• accept situations that you do not like without becoming angry or upset;
• take part in a long working process in order to reach your goals;
• control your annoyance when confronted with delays.

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8/21 skills. Accepting feedback and constructive criticism
A good level of this skill will help you to learn from previous mistakes and increase your chances of success in searching for a job as well as for success in your career.
Having this skill means that you:

• understand that other people could have a different point of view on the same topic which could be beneficial for you;
• listen to the opinion and comments of your future or current employer positively and accept this feedback;
• understand that feedback is not disapproval or a personal attack, but it is given so that you can improve your job search or pursue a career at work;
• are able to take on board advice that has been given to you and use it for further personal development.

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9/21 skills. Effective Communicator in verbal and written form
A good level of this skill will allow you to communicate effectively and appropriately using both written and verbal language not only with members of your team, customers and management but also during a job interview.
Having this skill means that you are able to:

• use active listening skills to understand the needs of the people you are communicating with;
• verbally communicate with people and ensure they understand your position/ the information you are giving them;
• effectively communicate with people at different levels verbally in both informal and formal settings;
• effectively produce written information including reports for a variety of different audiences;
• share appropriate information to the right people at the right time.

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your effectiveness in communicating both verbally and in written form?
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10/21 skills. Adaptable
A good level of this skill will show your ability to accept changes in your personal life and in your professional career.
Having this skill means that you:

• understand that things change at a far greater speed than ever before;
• consider this skill a key point nowadays;
• are able to accept changes or new circumstances in your job position;
• are able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities;
• are able to adapt to changing conditions.

On a scale of 1-10 to what extent are you adaptable person?
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11/21 skills. Flexible
A good level of this skill demonstrates your resilience and tolerance of change and uncertainty.
Having this skill means that you:

• accept and value changes in employability;
• are able to deal with uncertainty;
• understand different points of view;
• share your opinions openly;
• are able to do things in a different way.

On a scale of 1-10 what extent are you flexible person?
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12/21 skills. Self-confident
A good level of this skill demonstrates to others you really know how to do things and you accept the consequences of your own decisions.
Having this skill means that you:

• feel comfortable with new circumstances in the labour market;
• feel happy with your own decisions;
• are secure in yourself;
• accept the consequences of your own decisions;
• are able to instil confidence in other people in your decisions.

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13/21 skills. Well-presented
A good level of this skill will allow you to positively present yourself and understand what workplace standards are needed in relation to visual presentation and appearance.
Having this skill means that you:

• are aware that being well-presented is important for being successful in working life;
• are able to physically present yourself to employers and maintain workplace standards of appearance;
• understand and can demonstrate appropriate behaviour within workplaces both in formal and non-formal settings;
• understand that being well presented is an indication that you can take personal responsibility and how this can be positive in your interaction with employers.

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14/21 skills. Able to establish interpersonal relationships
A good level of this skill could help you find a job, develop your professional network and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues within a working environment.
Having this skill means that you:

• are able to engage effectively in the public domain with colleagues, customers and clients;
• are able to develop a positive rapport with different people;
• enjoy being among people and be able to benefit from this relationship;
• are personable and have a positive attitude towards others;
• are able to avoid negative impression (evaluation) within your interpersonal relations with others and create an optimistic atmosphere within your relations.

On a scale of 1-10, please estimate to which extent are you able to establish good interpersonal relationships?
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15/21 skills. Self-aware
A good level of this skill can help you to understand your place/role in living/working environment compared to others.
Having this skill means that you are able to:

• demonstrate the ability to identify clearly your skills, values, interests and core strengths/weaknesses/ opportunities;
• use your strengths for common interest but also are able to deal with your weaknesses;
• accurately judge your own performance and behaviour;
• understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them;
• recognise your own skills, feelings and attitudes even without external recognition.

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16/21 skills. Able to resolve conflicts and problems
A good level of this skill helps you to deal with difficult situations within your employment context, find solutions and solve disagreement between conflicting parties.
Having this skill means that you:

• apply a problem solving approach and are not concentrated on a problem/conflict situation;
• are oriented to dispute resolution;
• are able to deal with difficult situations and parties involved in these situations;
• are able to recognise your mistakes and recover from them.

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17/21 skills. Disability awareness
A good level of this skill will allow you to interact, work effectively with, and support people with a variety of disabilities.
Having this skill means that you:

• are able to demonstrate acceptance of others and be empathetic and sensitive to the challenges that individuals with disabilities have;
• have knowledge of and understand anti-discrimination legislation and practice within the workplace;
• are able to recognise the person first and not the disability;
• are able to support people with a variety of disabilities in an empowering and person centred way.

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18/21 skills. Diversity awareness
A Good level of this skill can help you to find different types of work and meet your duties to your clients.
Having this skill means that you:

• recognise diversity at a personal and organisational level;
• understand and respect personal diversity such as: race, age, ethnicity, gender, educational level, socio – economic status, mental and physical abilities, religious and political beliefs;
• understand and respect organisational diversity such as: leadership and communication styles, reward and recognition, range and level of authority, work life balance and values;
• accept both dimensions of diversity – personal and organisational – in the workplace.

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19/21 skills. Awareness of gender equality
Good level of this skill could help you to realise that women and men have to have the equal rights in the labour market not only by Law (de jure), but also in real life (de facto).
Having this skill means that you:

• understand, that avoiding stereotypes regarding female or male jobs will help you to be better integrated in the labour market;
• are able to recognise gender based discrimination in the labour market and in workplace;
• are able to react properly in gender discriminatory situations in job interviews or in the workplace;
• realise employers must ensure salary, career promotion or applications for other wellbeing measures at your workplaces are equal for men and women;
• understand the basic gender equality principles and legislations and are able to apply them in practice in order to protect your or your colleagues’ rights in the workplace.

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20/21 skills. Understanding Work-Life Balance
Work–life balance is a concept ensuring proper prioritising between "work" (employment and even career), responsibilities for family issues (including child care and care for elderly family members) and leisure (health and wellbeing).
Having this skill will help you to increase your capacity (as an employee or an entrepreneur) to manage your work-life balance and as a result, to remain active in the labour market.
Good level of this skill means that you:

• are able to understand, that people who have "the balance" tend to be more satisfied with work and family lives;
  
• can juggle multiple responsibilities at home and work without guilt or regret;
  
• are able to discuss the ideas of better reconciliation of work and family life with your family members;
  
• have an understanding that companies implementing work-life practices enjoy significant benefits;
  
• consider the possibility to discuss work-life balance problems with your employer;
  
• are able to find out different possible measures which could help you reconcile work and family life.
  
  

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21/21 skills. Able to use appropriate body language
The ability to use appropriate body language is crucial in your working environment due to the fact that it presents personal characteristics of an individual and develops contact between people who are communicating.
Having this skill means that you:

• understand the meaning of body language and its possible benefits and consequences in employment related situations;
• are able to demonstrate positive physical communication, visual communication, non-verbal communication which supports the development of sustainable relationships;
• are able to represent yourself and your company in front of clients, partners and other people;
• are able to interpret the body language of other people.


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