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Discover the essential employability skills required to excel in today's job market. From personal presentation and communication to problem-solving and commercial awareness, these skills are crucial for standing out to employers. Learn how to enhance your verbal communication, teamwork, problem-solving, numeracy, time management, motivation, and computer skills.
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Soft Skills employers expect! . 1.Personal presentation-dressed appropriately 2.Be on time 3.Stand up straight 4.Shake hands like you mean it 5.Look employers in the eye with sincerity, have a smile and show confidence.
Why are employability skills so important? In a competitive and fast-moving global economy, graduates need to stand out to get the jobs they want. Graduate selection procedures are tough and there are large numbers of applicants for each vacancy.
Verbal CommunicationCommunicate properly others! Effective speaking, active listening, empathy and building rapport, personal appearance and body language.
Teamwork! Working confidently and cooperatively within a group.
Problem solving and critical thinking! 1. Plan 2. Research, 3. Analyze, logically think through steps, 4.Work through to 5.Solve the problem.
World of Commercial Awareness! • Commercial awareness could be summed up as an interest in business and an understanding of the wider environment in which an organization operates: its customers, competitors and suppliers. • It might also encompass understanding of the economics of the business and understanding the business benefits and commercial realities from both the organization's and the customer's perspectives.
Generally it includes awareness of the need for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, customer care and a knowledge of the market place in which the company operates (current economic climate and major competitors, for example)
Numeracy What is that??
Numeracy is being able to function with Math ! • Multiply and divide accurately • Calculate percentages • Use statistics & a calculator • Interpret graphs & tables
Time management in the work place • Manage time effectively, • Prioritizing tasks and • Work to deadlines
Motivation,Drive and self learning • Able to act on initiative • Identify opportunities and • proactive in putting forward ideas & solutions • Determination to get things done • Constantly look for better ways of doing things
Computer Skills Word processing, using databases, spreadsheets, the internet & email, designing web pages, desktop publishing, etc.