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Workplace Basic Skills and Attributes for Entry Level Workers
The following skills and attributes for entry level employees were identified by the Texas Workforce
Commission. The Future Trends Participants ranked them by need in the workshop follow up
survey. Not all Thought Leaders responded to the survey.
Skill/ Attribute
Oral Communication
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Initiative
Integrity
Written Communication
Pride in Work
Following Directions
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Willingness to continue learning
Dedication
Professionalism
Problem-solving
Perseverance
Time Management
Technology and Tool Usage
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Customer Service
Creativity
Information Gathering
Decision-making
Leadership
Conflict Management
Appreciation of Diversity
Intellectual Risk-taking
Organization
Conflict Management
Thoughtful Reflection
Resource Allocation
Multi-tasking
Stress Management
Percentage
100.0%
93.3%
93.3%
86.7%
86.7%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
80.0%
66.7%
66.7%
60.0%
60.0%
60.0%
60.0%
53.3%
53.3%
53.3%
53.3%
46.7%
40.0%
40.0%
33.3%
26.7%
26.7%
26.7%
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
No.
Respondents
15
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
7
6
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Other suggestions: Ability to overcome obstacles and challenges; entrepreneurial thinking,
exhibit energy; moral foundation; positive attitude
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