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Building a better

tomorrow –Starting today

Employability skills: what arethey and why do I need them?

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Definitions This are those skills that are essential to usgetting and keeping our jobs; its meant toimprove us so that the company sees the

advantages in us that will be of benefit tothem.

 The skills that offers the ability to obtain new

employment if required, i.e. to be independentin the labour market by being willing and ableto manage their own employment transitionsbetween and within organisations

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Four components of 

employabilityAssets: An individual’s ‘employability assets’

comprise their knowledge (i.e. what theyknow), skills (what they do with what they

know) and attitudes (how

they do it).

Deployment: the way they use and deploy

those assets. This includes Careermanagement skills and life, Job search skills,Strategic approach

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Four components

Cont.Presentation: being able to get a particular job, once identified. This includes: thepresentation of CVs etc., (including Records of 

Achievement), the qualifications individualspossess (both academic and vocational),references and testimonies, interviewtechnique, and, of particular importance, work

experience/track record.

the context of personal circumstancesand the labour market: the ability to realiseor actualise ‘employability’ assets depends onthe individual’s personal and external

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EssentialEmployability Skills

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CommunicationCommunicate clearly, concisely and correctly inthe written, spoken, and visual form that fulfillsthe purpose and meets the needs of the

audience. Respond to written, spoken, or visualmessages in a manner that ensures effectivecommunication.

ReadingWriting

Speaking

Listening

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Computer/Technical

LiteracyLocate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology andinformation systems. Analyze, evaluate, and

apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

Gathering and managing information

Selecting and using appropriate tools andtechnology for a task or a project

Computer literacy

Internet skills

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Critical Thinking &

Problem Solving Applying a systematic approach to solve problems. Using a variety of thinking skills toanticipate and solve problems.

Analysing

Synthesising

Evaluating

Decision making

Creative and innovative thinking

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Numeracy &

Mathematical Skills Ability to execute mathematical operationsaccurately.

Understanding and applying mathematicalconcepts and reasoning

Analyzing and using numerical data

Conceptualizing

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InterpersonalShow respect for the diverse opinions, values,belief systems ,and contributions of others.Interact with others in groups or teams in ways

that contribute to effective workingrelationships and the achievement of goals.

 Team work

Relationship management

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Networking

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PersonalManage the use of time and other resources tocomplete projects. Take responsibility for one’sown actions, decisions, and consequences.

Managing self 

Managing change and being flexible andadaptable

Engaging in reflective practices

Demonstrating personal responsibility

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Initiative and

EnterpriseHow to best achieve work-related outcomeswithout close and detailed supervision.

Change ManagementIdentifying opportunities

Reflecting on one’s own practice forimprovement

Engaging colleagues

Adapting to new situations

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Planning and

Organising Ability to manage the tasks and timelines which

define their work roles.

 Time management

Project management skills

Planning, strategy and resource

Achieving goals and targets

Research

Scheduling

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Final ThoughtsEmployability skills and personal values are

the critical tools and traits you need tosucceed in the workplace – and they are all

elements that you can learn, cultivate,develop, and maintain over your lifetime.

Once you have identified the sought-afterskills and values and assessed the degree towhich you possess, them remember todocument them and market them (in yourresume, cover letter, and interview answers)for job-search success.