Richard Styner portrait — educational technology coach

Richard STYNER

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Step 3: Identify Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

What Is a KSA?

Knowledge is what you know. Skills are things you have learned to do. Abilities are things you can do well or that seem to come naturally.

You do not need job experience to have KSAs. School, hobbies, sports, clubs, volunteering, family responsibilities, technology, and personal projects all count.

1. Knowledge — What do you know about?

Think about classes you enjoy, subjects people ask you about, hobbies you have studied, software you understand, or topics you willingly read/watch about.

2. Skills — What have you learned to do?

Think about tasks you can demonstrate: writing, repairing, coding, drawing, speaking, budgeting, organizing, using tools, caring for people, or operating equipment.

3. Abilities — What seems to come naturally?

Ask yourself: What feels easier for me than for many other people? What do teachers, friends, family, coaches, or supervisors compliment me on?

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