Skills assessment exercises are designed to identify an employee’s skills. One such skills assessment exercise presents employees with a list of skills they must rate on two dimensions: their level of proficiency at that skill and the degree to which they enjoy using it. A total score is then generated for each skill area. Figure 9.4 shows an example of this approach to skills assessment. Scores below 6 indicate areas of weakness or dislike, whereas scores of 6 or above indicate areas of strength. The pattern of scores can guide employees regarding the type of career for which they are best suited. Carry out the process for your group and share the results. What does the exercise tell you about others?

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Use the scales below to rate yourself on each of the following skills. Rate each skill area both for your level of proficiency and for your preference. FIGURE 9.4 Sample Skills Assessment Exercise Proficiency: 1 2 3. Still learning OK - competent Proficient Preference: 1 2 3 Don't like to use this skill OK - Really Don't particularly like or dislike enjoy using this skill using this skill Skill Area Proficiency Preference = Score 1. Problem solving 2. Team presentation 3. Leadership 4. Inventory 5. Negotiation 6. Conflict management 7. Scheduling 8. Delegation 9. Participative management 10. Feedback 11. Planning 12. Computer 13. Social media