Read over your personal assessments for the three job postings. At the BOTTOM of each sheet you were asked these two questions: Which specific Success Skills do you need to work on? How will you improve these skills?

You will now w rite a general reflection on all three jobs. Things to look for and comment on:

Are there any areas/skills that you need to work on in all three jobs?

Is there any skill that you see as the most important to focus your energy on?

How are you going to work on improving these skills (at school, work or volunteering)?

Be sure to answer each of the questions above and provide any other applicable information.

This is the document to answer this question

Do you feel that you have the success skills to do each set below?

Circle/Highlight the most accurate personal response - YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Reading Text YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Read short memos, such as from the riding master to the stable manager regarding exercise programs for the horses. (Horse trainers) (1)

Read product flyers and pamphlets on animal care. (Veterinary assistants) (2)

Read supply catalogues and flyers. (Pet groomers) (2)

Read procedures manuals describing how to give injections or how to operate the cage-washing machine. (Laboratory animal assistants) (3)

Read instruction manuals for equipment such as clippers and dryers. (Pet groomers) (3)

Read books on dog training techniques and rule books on dog obedience and sport competitions. (Dog trainers) (3)

Read delivery slips, checking off the supplies and drugs received. (Veterinary attendants) (1)

Read inventory lists to order supplies. (Pet groomers) (1)

Read labels on medicines to check directions, dosages and expiry dates. (Veterinary attendants) (1)

Read labels on products, such as shampoos. (Pet groomers) (1)

Read registration forms for dog-training classes. (Kennel attendants) (1)

Read the appointment book to check the spacing of appointments. (Pet groomers) (1)

Read weekly schedules to know which animals are coming in. (Veterinary attendants) (2)

Read Material Safety Data Sheets to learn chemical properties of flea products. (Pet groomers) (3)

Refer to illustrations in dog-grooming guides to understand how to clip different breeds of dogs. (Pet groomers) (2)

Read food labels and dietary warnings. (2)

Writing YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Write notes to other staff to pass on information, such as, that an animal requires medication in the next shift. (Zoo attendants) (1)

Enter information on client cards. (Dog groomers) (1)

Record the services to be provided for a particular client by writing a reminder note or completing a form. (Dog groomers) (1)

Write information cards for boarders (Kennel attendants) (1)

Write obedience class notes for dog owners. (Dog trainers) (2)

Enter information on patient files to record interactions with the animal, including observations on temperature, pulse or respiration. Also note any problems observed. (Veterinary attendants) (2)

Write flyers to make technical information on flea-control products understandable to pet owners. (Veterinary attendants) (3)

Fill in blood sample forms, indicating which blood tests are needed for an animal. Also fill in lab forms to record test results. (Veterinary Attendants) (2)

Make entries in a drug log, recording the amounts of each drug used. (Laboratory animal assistants) (2)

Digital YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Use bookkeeping, billing and accounting software. For example, animal-care workers may enter transactions into a veterinary medical accounting system. (2)

Use word processing. For example, type up notes for dog obedience classes. (2)

Use a database. For example, enter and access information about clients and animals. (2)

Communication/Adaptibility/Collaboration YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Speak with retailers and suppliers to order supplies. (1)

Interact with co-workers to carry out grooming and care activities. (1)

Receive information from clients and co-workers on an animal's condition and the services to be provided. (1)

Speak to animals to put them at ease. (1)

Greet customers, discuss their needs and answer questions. (1)

Receive instructions from the veterinarian or other supervisor. (2)

Participate in staff meetings concerning proposed improvements in care. (2)

Numeracy YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Prepare invoices, take payments from customers and make change. (1)

Prepare invoices that involve calculating group rates or discounts for animal care services. (2)

Make debit and credit entries in financial records. (1)

Schedule appointments. (1)

Order supplies, determining how much is needed of each item, monitoring prices and calculating unit prices to make sure it is a good deal. (2)

Measure medications in cubic centimetres. (1)

Weigh animals. (1)

Measure shampoo for a dog's bath, diluting as directed. (1)

Prepare feed mixtures according to a specified ratio. (2)

Estimate the quantity of supplies to order. (1)

Estimate how long it will take to groom a particular dog, in order to space appointments appropriately or provide a cost-estimate to the client. (2)

Estimate the amount of tranquillizer or anaesthetic to give an animal considering its health and mental state or demeanour. (3)

Creativity and Innovation YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

The daily activities of pet groomers and animal-care workers follow a routine, including animal feedings, exercise periods and cleaning cages, or come from a schedule of appointments. The remaining time is used to complete recurring tasks, such as ordering supplies. However, their routine may be disrupted by problems or emergencies. (2)

Decide what is the best positive reinforcer for a particular dog, such as a ball or food. (Dog trainers) (1)

Decide which shampoos and flea products are appropriate for animals and which combs and brushes are best for the thickness of the animals' hair. (Pet groomers) (1)

Decide when it is appropriate to make changes in an animal's eating regimen, based on its health, age and demeanour. (Animal-care workers) (2)

When caring for in-house patients, decide when to call in the veterinarian. This includes animals that stay overnight. (Veterinary attendants) (3)

Obtain information about animal health conditions they encounter by contacting veterinarians. (1)

Look up information in manuals about grooming, training or laboratory procedures. (2)

Problem Solving YES, NO, NEARING (SOON)

Incorrect supplies are delivered. Return the supplies for replacement. If the item is needed urgently, may have to locate another source to meet the clients' immediate needs. (1)

Reconcile dog owner's wishes for grooming with what is judged to be in the best interest of the animal. Try to encourage owners to set realistic grooming targets. (2)

Deal with customers who are not satisfied and who refuse payment. (2)

Deal with animals who refuse to nurse their young. Find other ways to feed the babies. (2)

Decide not to work with a particular animal if it seems vicious or sick. (Pet groomers and trainers) (2)

Which specific Success Skills do you need to work on?

How will you improve these skills?