Occupational Skills-Based Projections
Research, Information and Analysis
WORKFORCE West Virginia
Last Updated: 9-13-06

Content Skills
WIA 2
2004 - 2014

Content Skill Skill Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Reading Comprehension 100 50,494 1,462 Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking 97 40,632 1,216 Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening 94 46,798 1,379 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.
Writing 91 35,286 1,057 Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Critical Thinking 89 33,856 1,003 Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness 86 29,468 895 Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring 83 28,831 866 Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Instructing 80 28,397 868 Teaching others how to do something.
Active Learning 77 30,531 914 Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination 74 29,293 876 Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Time Management 71 24,992 742 Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Learning Strategies 69 26,457 809 Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Service Orientation 66 17,811 608 Actively looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making 63 20,707 638 Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving 60 16,020 487 Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics 57 17,940 552 Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion 54 15,377 450 Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Management of Personnel Resources 51 13,093 325 Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.