Competencies Versus Skills

The document discusses competencies versus skills. It outlines that competencies are learned over several years, while skills can be learned in a matter of months. It then summarizes the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) which identified 36 skills and 5 competencies that workers need to succeed. These include basic skills, thinking skills, personal qualities, resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems, and technology. Behavioral interviews often assess competencies in these areas. Several career positions and their required competencies and skills are also listed.