National Adult Literacy Database

Human Resources and Social Development Canada has designed this hiring checklist to help employers determine if a candidate has the skills required for the position being filled. This tool is based on the following essential skills: reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, thinking, computer use and continuous learning. Employers use the checklist to identify and prioritize the most important essential skills needed for the position being filled and then evaluate the candidate’s overall performance to determine whether the candidate’s skills align with the job requirements.