Employability Skills Survey- 2017 Entry level skills basic to multiple work settings

Based on 28 responses Directions given for completing survey: Referring to employees under age 25 hired in
Number indicating each the past 2 years, indicate their skill level at the time they were hired.

Business Listening Session, Thursday, April 6, 2017. Results from employers in Rusk, Northern Chippewa, and Sawyer Counties.
Average
response (Parentheses- results from same survey in 2008)
5 4 3 2 1 Scale: 5- meets the skill, 1- lacking the skill
Communication Average- 3.5 (2008- 4.23)
5 12 6 3 1 3.5 Reads independently, understands and interprets information
4 10 9 3 1 3.5 Speaks clearly and directly
6 9 6 3 2 3.5 Writes appropriately and so others can understand
2 10 9 6 - 3.3 Listens and conveys understanding

Fundamental Skills
Use of numbers Average- 3.66 (2008- 3.93)
2 7 12 4 - 3.2 Can estimate and perform basic mental calculations
8 12 4 - - 4.2 Can use calculator and verfies calculations
4 9 7 3 - 3.6 Can take measurements and record data using appropriate methods
Technology Average- 4.4 (2008- 4.7)
15 8 1 1 - 4.5 Knows uses of basic technology: computer, word processing, email, etc.
13 8 3 1 - 4.3 Is willing and able to learn required technology used on the job
Problem solving Average- 2.8 (2008- 3.38)
2 6 9 8 2 2.9 Assesses situations and identifies problems
3 4 11 7 2 3 Develops practical solutions
2 2 11 6 6 2.6 Takes initiative and makes decisions
2 5 8 5 4 2.7 Resolves consumer concerns in an effective manner
Attitudes and behaviors Average- 3.2 (2008- 3.93)
4 11 8 3 1 3.5 Deals with people and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics.
4 7 9 6 - 3.5 Recognizes own and other people's good effort
3 4 11 6 3 2.9 Responds appropriately to direction and criticism from supervisors

Personal Management Skills

3 5 8 7 4 2.9 Shows interest, initiative and effort
Responsibility Average 3.1 (2008- 3.54)
4 8 6 4 5 3.1 Comes to work as scheduled and on time
6 7 8 4 2 3.4 Is dressed appropriately
3 5 8 6 5 2.6 Sets priorities balancing work and personal life
2 6 10 5 4 2.9 Works independently, is self motivated
2 3 12 8 2 2.8 Can manage time and resources
2 4 11 8 2 2.8 Is accountable for the actions of self and of the group
5 11 7 4 - 3.6 Uses personal and group safety practices and procedures
Adaptablity and flexibility Average- 3.2 (2008- 4.6)
3 9 10 5 - 3.4 Is open to and responds constructively to change; adapts to new situations
2 7 8 9 1 3 Learns from mistakes and accepts feedback
Continuous learning Score- 3.4 (2008- 4.1)
4 11 5 6 1 3.4 Is willing to learn in variety of settings, on and off the job
Work with others Average- 3.3 (2008- 4.0)
Teamwork

10 10 5 2 - 4 Can work with people of different ages, gender, race or belief systems
4 9 10 4 - 3.5 Can work as an individual and as a member of a team
2 6 12 7 - 3.1 Accepts and receives feedback effectively
2 3 15 5 2 2.9 Manages and resolves conflict when appropriate
2 8 12 4 1 2.9 Works to agreed quality standards and specifications
Strength & area of concern- for new hires, note their greatest strength and weakness.
See back for strengths and concerns.
B.VanDoorn 4/2017. Sources of questions: SCANS Report;Wisconsin Employability Skills Standards; National Skills Standards Board