Skills can be defined as individual abilities people learn. Skills are required to be able to perform a given job successfully.
Some examples of skills are processing payroll, operating machinery, assembling from plans, computer software proficiencies, written and spoken communication.
Skills are developed and demonstrated in all aspects of our working life. These include community or voluntary work, recreation and leisure work, study and training work, paid work and life role work - the things we do at home and with others.