Life Skills Questionnaire | Future Moves

Life Skills Questionnaire

As a young adult there are lots of extra little skills we need to learn along the way to ensure we can be a success in the workplace. Life skills are all the essential pieces we need to grow into happy and confident adults. This questionnaire helps us to fill in any gaps to support you towards workplace success. Be as honest as you can, because we want to make sure you have all the pieces you need to live a happy life.

Rate your knowledge in the following areas
1 – very little, I need to learn more about this as a priority.
2 – average, I get by but could do with more information.
3 – great, I know this well and don’t need any extra support.

All of these are just IDEAS – its for YOU TO DECIDE what you really need to learn more about.
Money skills and budgeting*
Knowledge and skills how to manage your money, spending, saving and having a bank account. How to keep financial records and pay bills. How to manage your spending like for housing, clothes, food and your phone credit. Making wise choices on what to buy, shopping around for the best price, research and basic financial planning.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Food and well-being*
Know the essentials to take good care of your health, buy and prepare nourishing meals. How to read labels for nutrition, find healthy recipes, know your way around a supermarket and use essential kitchen appliances to prepare meals. Learn the importance of mindfulness, personal fitness, discuss substance abuse, gaming, healthy technology use and good sleep patterns.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Personal presentation and appropriate workplace clothing*
Where to find great clothes for a sensible price, right sizing, basic sewing, healthy body habits, getting ready in the morning and dressing for work.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Keeping house and a healthy environment*
How to run a happy and clean household, domestic skills, personal laundry and keeping your environment clean and tidy. How to manage your homelife and how to attend to maintenance. How to deal with emergencies, basic first aid and support systems.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Social skills, relationships and communication*
Knowing how to engage in all areas of life, communicate well, maintain family relationships, have great friends, pursue hobbies, staying safe, manage your emotions, handle difficult situations, belong to a club or volunteer organisation, respect yourself and others.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Car, license and transport*
Visiting the Licensing Centre and getting your Keys for Life. Buying a car, moped and safety equipment. Organising insurance, keep essential vehicle records, planning for car servicing and monthly maintenance. Using transport alternatives like catching the bus and getting a lift.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Personal development and problem solving*
How to work through challenges, persistence, right choices, make wise decisions, learn from your mistakes and be reliable. Taking responsibility, creating good routines and habits to stick to. Choosing a good circle of friends, good mentors and a positive support system.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Planning, goal setting and taking action*
How to know what is right for you, setting priorities, time management, make short and long term goals and taking daily action towards your goals. Keeping a diary and a ‘to do’ list.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
Employability and work readiness*
Work ethic, integrity, reliability, adjusting to working, listening, following instructions, open mindedness, dealing with difficult people, personal values, thinking and communication skills. Finding your own ‘why work’, personal motivation to work towards living a life with real meaning and purpose. Know how and why you want to get up in the morning.
What do you need to know more about in this skill area?
All of these are just IDEAS – its for YOU TO DECIDE what you really need to learn more about.
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