Skills for Success - Videos

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

Skills for Success are a set of foundational and transferable skills needed to participate and thrive in learning, work and life. A series of videos has been developed to:

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Adaptability

Transcript: Adaptability

Adaptability means being able to quickly adjust to new situations, and it is a skill that everyone can benefit from acquiring.

The world is changing quickly, affecting how we work, live and learn.

Whether you’re starting a new job, learning to use new technology or need to develop different abilities to move up at your current job, possessing strong adaptability skills is important if you want to be successful.

Skills for Success can help you develop your adaptability skills so you can continue to grow and succeed at work and in life.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and to learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

Collaboration

Transcript: Collaboration

The world is more connected than ever before. We are connected with people at work, in our communities and across the planet.

At work, we often have to collaborate closely with others, including those who have different views, experience, or who have different backgrounds.

Collaboration is a skill that helps us listen to each other, build strong relationships and understand how to contribute to a team.

We have a greater chance for success when we work with others to get the job done.

Skills for Success can help you become a strong team member and build the collaboration skills you need to succeed at work and in life.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

Communication

Transcript: Communication

We rely on communication skills every day, whether to join a conversation, speak in front of a group or express an opinion.

Communication is a two-way process, and strong skills in communication can help us listen to and understand others, and also share our own thoughts and ideas. To grow in all aspects of our lives, we need to be able to understand and be understood.

Having good communication skills will make you a stronger team member, a better problem solver and help you build strong relationships with friends and coworkers. Let Skills for Success help you develop your communication skills so that you can reach your goals.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

Creativity and innovation

Transcript: Creativity and innovation

Creativity can come in many different forms. Many of us don’t realize it, but thinking of a new or different way to solve a problem requires you to be creative.

Creativity can help you come up with a faster way to complete a task, or learn how to balance different priorities. At work, being creative can help you complete tasks more efficiently, develop a new way to display products, or change the way you track information.

Employers are looking for workers who can think of new ways to get the job done. Skills for Success can help you tap into your creative side, setting you up for success at work and in life.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success: Canada.ca/skills-success

Digital

Transcript: Digital

Digital technology, like computers, smartphones and online tools, has changed the way we interact with the world.

We use digital tools to make financial transactions, shop online and connect with friends on social media.

In the workplace, digital skills help us track information, interact with customers, solve problems and operate equipment.

Technology never stops changing. Whether you want to start a new career or advance in the job you already have, Skills for Success can help you improve your digital skills, setting you up for success at work and in life.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

Numeracy

Transcript: Numeracy

We are surrounded by numbers. Every day, we encounter situations where we have to use or make sense of numerical facts and figures.

Numeracy skills give us the tools to pay our bills, make a savings goal for a big purchase or calculate a tip.

Having strong numeracy skills can also help at work. Being able to work with numbers can help you make change for a customer, count inventory, or calculate the right dose of medication for a patient.

As technology advances, more and more jobs will require the ability to work with numbers and math. Skills for Success can help you improve your numeracy skills and give you the tools to succeed at work and in life.

Problem solving

Transcript: Problem solving

We all face problems on a daily basis. Some are easily resolved, while others require more effort to fix.

In the workplace, we solve problems like settling a disagreement between colleagues, finding ways to meet the budget for a project, or fixing an information technology issue.

With strong problem-solving skills, we can gather the right information to identify the issue, analyze the situation and find a solution to then make better decisions at work and in life. Skills such as these help us figure out the best way to move forward to get a job done, or help us decide what task to take on first when we have a lot to do.

You can improve your problem-solving skills with the help of Skills for Success.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success. Canada.ca/skills-success

Reading

Transcript: Reading

We use our reading skills every day, to follow street signs, to try a recipe, or to communicate by email.

Technology is changing rapidly and information is often shared through words, symbols or images in person or through devices. The ability to read helps us to find and understand the information in front of us.

At work, strong reading skills are needed to do a job properly and safely. They help us to understand emails, reports, and safety manuals, or locate information online or in printed materials.

Reading can also help you develop other skills. Improving your ability to read can set you up for success at work and in day-to-day life.

Skills for Success can help you reach your goals.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

Writing

Transcript: Writing

Knowing how to share information and ideas in writing is necessary for anyone looking for a job or trying to advance in their career.

In our daily lives, writing skills help us to complete application forms or connect with friends by text and on social media.

At work, we use our writing skills to write emails, give instructions or fill out reports. It is important to know what to write and how to write it. Our writing skills need to adapt to different situations and for digital platforms.

Skills for Success can help you learn to write clearly and effectively, giving you the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

Visit our website for free online assessment tools and learn where to find training to help you master the Skills for Success.

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