Occupational Skills-Based Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 8-18-06

Skills Based Projections - Content Skills
West Virginia
2004-2014

Job Skill Base Skill Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Reading Comprehension 100 344,360 10,014 Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking 97 277,063 8,270 Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking 94 231,631 6,983 Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening 91 319,234 9,257 Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing 89 191,929 5,991 Teaching others how to do something.
Writing 86 240,891 7,154 Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring 83 197,191 5,942 Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination 80 191,098 5,807 Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active Learning 77 206,590 6,236 Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Social Perceptiveness 74 197,147 5,980 Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Learning Strategies 71 184,037 5,757 Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Time Management 69 168,885 5,078 Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Service Orientation 66 120,942 4,101 Actively looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making 63 138,184 4,312 Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving 60 110,219 3,410 Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics 57 119,095 3,688 Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion 54 110,203 3,270 Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Equipment Selection 51 67,954 2,039 Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.