FT Unit 1 Lesson 3 Skills and Aptitudes

Skills and Aptitudes : 

Skills and Aptitudes Freshman Transitions Unit 1 Lesson 3

In this lesson, you will learn…. : 

In this lesson, you will learn…. How skills and aptitudes differ Where your skills and aptitudes might lead you

Comparing Skills and Aptitudes : 

Comparing Skills and Aptitudes A Skill is the ability to perform a task due to training and experience. Once you learn something it becomes a skill An Aptitude is your potential for learning a skill Having a “knack” for something Aptitudes usually start with an interest in something

Aptitudes : 

Aptitudes When Joey was a little boy, he was interested in putting pieces of wood together to build things, like birdhouses. He showed an aptitude for building things

Aptitudes : 

Aptitudes Today, Joey owns his own construction business. He builds houses – first houses, dream houses, and everything in between.

What Skills Does Joey Possess? : 

What Skills Does Joey Possess? Remember…..A Skill is the ability to perform a task due to training and experience. Sometimes skills can be identified easier if they are grouped together. Lets identify skills into three groups: Mental Physical Interpersonal

What Skills Does Joey Possess? : 

What Skills Does Joey Possess?

Types of Skills : 

Types of Skills Employers look for potential employees to possess to types of skills: Job-specific skills Transferrable skills

Types of Skills : 

Types of Skills Employers look for potential employees to possess to types of skills: Job-specific skills Skills necessary to do a specific job like programming a computer Transferrable skills General skills used in school and jobs that can easily be applied to other jobs

Transferrable Skills : 

Transferrable Skills Communication and listening skills Problem-solving skills Technology skills Decision-making skills Organizing and planning skills Teamwork skills Adaptability skills

Closing Points to Remember : 

Closing Points to Remember Everyone has different skills and aptitudes Certain skills are more important in some careers that in others Transferrable skills are required in all careers You need to develop skills in many areas. You will not have an aptitude for everything you want to learn. Don’t let that stop you from developing the skills you want and need.