Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Basic Fundamentals of Writing KSAs

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• You can't build a reputation on what you're
  going to do.

Henry Ford
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Objectives

• Definition of KSAs?
• Types of KSAs
• How To Address KSAs
• Step in Addressing KSAs

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What Are KSAs?

• Specific competencies, or groups of competencies,
  
• considered essential to perform the duties of the
  
• position. When assessing skills against KSAs,
  the
• hiring official will consider
• Skills and abilities
• Experience
• Qualifications
• Standards of work performance
• Capacity to produce outcomes at the level
  required
• Relevant personal qualities
• Demonstrated potential for further development

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What Are KSAs?

• KNOWLEDGE
• An intellectual understanding or familiarity
• with facts, principles or processes.
• Example
• Knowledge of Human Resource policies.

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What Are KSAs?

• SKILLS
• Skills are measurable and can be
• tested.
• Example
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per
• minute.

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What Are KSAs

• ABILITIES
• Abilities are evidenced more through
• activities or behaviors.
• Example
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload.

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Types of KSAs

• KNOWLEDGE
• SKILLS and ABILITIES
• EXPERIENCE
• QUALIFICATIONS
• WORK-RELATED QUALITIES

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Types of KSAs

• KNOWLEDGE
• Where did you gain your knowledge and
  understanding?
• How is it relevant to the position?
• How have you applied this knowledge in previous
  work experiences?
• How will you apply it in the future?
• How do you intend to further develop your
  knowledge?

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Types of KSAs

• SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Quantitative or measurable. Could also includes
• negotiation skills and strategic planning
  abilities, etc.
• How can you prove your ability?
• Where have you used your skills?
• How have your skills been measured?
• How much experience do you have?
• What skills do you have that are transferable to
  the position?

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Types of KSAs

• EXPERIENCE
• Substantiate a particular level of experience
  that is recent and
• relevant to the position.
• Where did you gain your experience?
• How many years experience do you have?
• What level of proficiency have you reached?
• How has this experience benefited tour current
  employer?

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Types of KSAs

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Where and when obtained
• Relevancy to the position
• Outline major areas of study

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Types of KSAs

• WORK-RELATED QUALITIES
• Initiative
• Commitment
• Proactive
• Focus
• Motivation

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How To Address KSAs

• Four Basic Principles for Solid KSA Statements
• Evidence
• Delivery versus activity
• Theoretical knowledge
• Experience and examples

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Five-Step Process

• Understand the KSA.
• Brainstorm ideas and examples.
• Write draft statements against each KSA.
• Review your work.
• Have someone else review your work.

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KSA Tip

• Assume that all applicants are well-qualified for
  the
• job. The goal of your application is to sell,
  sell, sell!
• Why your skills are the most relevant
• Why your experience is the most beneficial
• Why your understanding is the most developed and
  
• Why you have the best personal qualities for the
  position.