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

Content Skills
WIA 3
2004 - 2014

Content Skill Skill Percent Rank Current Supply Projected Demand Description
Speaking 100 47,534 1,481 Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension 97 57,774 1,736 Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening 94 57,061 1,699 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.
Critical Thinking 91 39,524 1,246 Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Writing 89 43,107 1,317 Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Coordination 86 32,007 1,043 Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing 83 29,279 983 Teaching others how to do something.
Active Learning 80 35,632 1,114 Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring 77 33,228 1,034 Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness 74 31,256 1,006 Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Learning Strategies 71 29,895 969 Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Time Management 69 30,559 942 Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Service Orientation 66 21,460 758 Actively looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making 63 25,070 799 Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving 60 20,530 659 Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics 57 20,491 673 Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion 54 19,801 617 Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Equipment Selection 51 10,127 344 Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.