In-Demand Skills Self-Assessment

This quick self-assessment helps you reflect on the skills that matter most in today’s Canadian workplaces. It’s designed for personal development (not formal evaluation) and offers a simple way to identify where you’re strong and where you may want to focus your growth this year.

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How to Complete This Self-Assessment

This self-assessment from PMC Training offers a simple way to identify which skills you may want to strengthen this year. It is designed for personal reflection and growth and is not intended for use in formal performance evaluations.

Identifying your most in-demand skills is an important step in planning your professional growth for the year ahead. This quick self-assessment helps you see where you’re strong, where you may need support, and which skills to prioritize next.

For each statement, rate your skills from 1 to 5:

1 = Rarely true
2 = Sometimes true
3 = Often true
4 = Usually true
5 = Consistently true

Add up your scores in each section to get a section total out of 20. Then add up your overall score and review the scoring guide at the end to interpret your results.

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Communication Skills

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I communicate clearly in meetings and presentations.

Your Score (1-5)

I write emails and reports confidently.

Your Score (1-5)

I adjust my communication style to suit my audience.

Your Score (1-5)

I handle difficult conversations with less stress.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Communication Total

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Leadership & Collaboration

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I can guide discussions and support team decision-making.

Your Score (1-5)

I delegate or share workload effectively.

Your Score (1-5)

I contribute to a positive, resilient team environment.

Your Score (1-5)

I handle difficult conversations with minimal stress.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Leadership & Collaboration Total

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Digital & Analytical Skills

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I am comfortable using Microsoft 365 (or similar) tools in my daily work.

Your Score (1-5)

I can interpret basic data or metrics when needed.

Your Score (1-5)

I adapt to new tools or systems with minimal disruption.

Your Score (1-5)

I understand how AI or automation may affect my role.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Digital & Analytical Skills Total

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Adaptability & Problem-Solving

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I respond well to changing priorities.

Your Score (1-5)

I can troubleshoot common issues independently.

Your Score (1-5)

I stay focused when tasks feel complex or unclear.

Your Score (1-5)

I look for opportunities to improve processes or workflows.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Adaptability & Problem-Solving Total

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Emotional Intelligence & Personal Effectiveness

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I stay calm under pressure.

Your Score (1-5)

I understand my triggers and can manage my reactions.

Your Score (1-5)

I build strong relationships with colleagues.

Your Score (1-5)

I receive feedback openly and use it to improve.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Emotional Intelligence & Personal Effectiveness Total

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Career Mobility & Growth

Rate your skills in the following areas from 1-5.

I know which skills will matter most in my next role.

Your Score (1-5)

I actively build the skills needed for long-term advancement.

Your Score (1-5)

I feel confident discussing my development needs.

Your Score (1-5)

I pursue training or learning proactively and consistently.

Your Score (1-5)

Your Career Mobility & Growth Total

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Last Step

Your total score has been calculated. Click "Analyze and Email My Results" below to receive a summary of your scores and what they mean via email.

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Why This Skills Self-Assessment Matters

Workplace expectations continue to evolve, and the most in-demand skills now cut across communication, digital literacy, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. This self-assessment gives you a clear snapshot of your current strengths and helps you spot practical opportunities for growth. It also aligns with the trends outlined in our Most In-Demand Skills in 2026 guide, making it a useful companion tool for planning your development.

What This Self-Assessment Measures

This in-demand skills self-assessment focuses on six core areas commonly valued across Canadian industries:

• Communication Skills
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Digital & Analytical Skills
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving
• Emotional Intelligence & Personal Effectiveness
• Career Mobility & Growth

These categories reflect skill clusters that help professionals navigate change, work effectively with others, and adapt to new tools and expectations.

How to Use Your Results

Your results are meant to guide your development—not evaluate your performance. Once you complete the assessment, identify one or two areas that would make the biggest difference in your work. From there, consider what habits you can strengthen or what types of learning will support your goals.

If you want structured training to reinforce specific skill areas, explore upcoming options in the PMC Training Calendar, where you can find instructor-led workshops offered virtually across Canada.

A Helpful Companion to the Full Skills Guide

If you’d like deeper context about why these skills matter, and how they’re changing, visit our full guide: The Most In-Demand Skills in 2026. The guide explores the trends behind these categories and offers practical insight into how Canadian employers are thinking about skill development over the next few years.