Essential Core Skills Chart

Pet Groomer Profile

Participating employers ranked these essential skills in order of importance. This order may change according to each individual company or employer. The Connecting to Workplaces Project focused on the identified top five skills. Take note that what is of importance to employers may extend beyond the skills, abilities or knowledge LBS programs can provide and may require partnering with other programs.

Essential Core Skills Chart

	HRSDC Essential SKills	Most Important Important
Most Important Important	Time Management	Be on time	Take initiative	Work independently	Maintain attendance	Take responsibility for work
	Writing Skills	Complete simple forms	Make Journals, keep logs	Write directions, instructions	Write notes, messages	Complete charts
	Math Skills	Make calculations with dollars	Operate a cash register	Process payments	Multiply and divide	Add & subtract with carrying
	Reading Skills	Read forms, labels	Read, follow instructions, directions	Read manuals on pet care	Read policies, regulations	Read correspondence
	Additional Skills	Foster successful client relationships	Listen, understand information	Be alert, conscious at all times	Provide clean information	Accept feedback appropriately

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