Ranking Your Soft Skills That are Too Important to Be Called Soft

The following is a list of personal attributes and organizational skills commonly and collectively called "soft skills." Regardless of what you call them, how would you rank yourself on each of them using the ranking scale shown? As part of your ranking consider what proof you could offer to justify your self-ranking if you were asked? One method might be by providing a few detailed examples of some major accomplishments where the specific attribute was essential for successfully accomplishing the tasks. If you're a job seeker you should do this before your next interview. If you're an interviewer, you should ask for these examples.

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How would you rank yourself on each of these critical skills and personal attributes?

	This is a skill I should get better at.	I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	N/A
Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. This is a skill I should get better at.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Cross Functional Collaboration: I can work effectively with those in other functions in achieving results by understanding their needs and point of view. N/A
I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. This is a skill I should get better at.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	I am responsible and committed to get my work done on time, on budget, all of the time. N/A
Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. This is a skill I should get better at.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Effective Communication Skills: I'm able to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways to all levels of staff and management including those in other functions. N/A
Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. This is a skill I should get better at.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Proactive: I make it a habit of overcoming challenges and making things happen without being told. Part of this is taking the initiative when things need to get done. N/A
Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. This is a skill I should get better at.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Staff Development: As a manager I proactively and consistently develop plans to improve each of my team member's skills and abilities. N/A
EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. This is a skill I should get better at.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	EQ, Team Skills, Emotional Intelligence: This is a combo of all of the related interpersonal issues involved in getting people to work effectively together. N/A
Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. This is a skill I should get better at.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Drive for Results: I set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis and deal with whatever challenges I face and I don't make excuses for my setbacks or failures. N/A
Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. This is a skill I should get better at.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Persuasive: I'm able to convince my business leaders to change their opinions and decisions and get them to redirect resources to more effective solutions. N/A
Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. This is a skill I should get better at.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Great organizer: I plan to succeed and then make sure I do. This means staying on top of all critical issues, not letting things fall through the cracks and developing workarounds to ensure the committed plan objectives are met. N/A
Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. This is a skill I should get better at.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Flexible: I'm able to handle the ebbs and flows of changing and challenging business conditions without losing my cool and staying motivated. N/A
Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. This is a skill I should get better at.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Project Management: I'm able to lead groups of diverse, talented and opinionated people to successfully complete complex and critical team projects. N/A
Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. This is a skill I should get better at.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Courage: I have the guts to stand-up and challenge wrong-headed ideas and bad processes and then doing the right things. N/A
Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. This is a skill I should get better at.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. I'm okay at this and I do it now and then, but not consistently.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. I think I do this a lot and have received some informal credit for it.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. I do this very often and most people I work with would likely agree.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. Everyone would tell you this is one of my core strengths.	Leadership: I'm able to motivate people by creating a solid vision, a detailed plan and a means to make it happen. N/A

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