DESIRED EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE NOTES
DESIRED EMPLOYABILIT Y
SKILLS I N T H E WO R K P L A C E
N OT E S
INITIATIVE-SELF MOTIVATION
•Able to act on initiative, identify opportunities being
proactive with putting forward new created ideas
and solutions for problems
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS
•Has a good business acumen to understand how a
business or organization makes money; how its
actions and decisions supports its mission, goals and
meets the needs of its’ customers/clients
VIDEO: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS
INDEPENDENCE
•Able to work based on their own direction,
initiative, and under limited supervision or guidance
CREATIVITY
•Generates and apply new ideas & solutions to
workplace problems; A combination of talent and an
unlimited inner resource of talent to turn ideas and
solutions into reality
FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE
•Adapt successfully to changing situations &
environments without complaining or negativity
CONSCIENCES BUILDER
•Able to influence and convince others, to discuss
and reach agreement
CONFIDENCE (PERSONAL IMPACT)
•Presents a strong, positive professional image to
others which displays self-assurance & commands
respect
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
•Adheres to employment standards, policies, and
procedures; maintains confidentiality and questions
inappropriate behavior
CRITICAL THINKING
• Intellectually disciplined in reading in order to
conceptualize, analyze, synthesize and/or evaluate
information gathered from or generated by
observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or
communication, as a guide to belief and action
ACTION PLANNING
•Decides what steps are needed to achieve particular
goals and then implement the necessary steps
INTERPERSONAL SENSITIVITY
•Recognizes & respects different perspectives,
experiences, ideals, and opinions of others
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
•Maintains evidence of professional authority, status,
rights, entitlement to privileges
(usually in written form)
STRESS TOLERANCE
•Maintains effective performance under pressure
(especially during times of crises)
STEM READY
•Understands how knowledge, education, and
professional credentials in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics are the most in-
demand careers and the highest paid workers in the
work force
VIDEO
LEADERSHIP
•Motivate and direct others to meet goals &
objectives
PROFESSIONAL PRIDE
•Pays careful attention to the quality of his or her
work and is mindful of how their appearance,
actions, and communication is viewed by others
COMPUTING
•Word-processing, using databases, spreadsheets, the
Internet & email, designing web pages, etc.
COMPUTER LITERACY
•The ability to use computers and related technology
efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from
basic use to programming and advanced networks
•Website development
MATHEMATICAL NUMERACY
•Multiply & divide accurately, calculate percentages,
use statistics & a calculator, interpret graphs & tables
GAME-PLAN
•An awareness of your abilities, values, weaknesses,
and the required steps to achieve your personal and
professional goals
DRIVE-SELF MOTIVATION
•Determination to accomplish goals - Make things
happen & constantly looking for better ways to
grow (personally & professionally)
TEAMWORK
•Work confidently within a group, and his or her
contribution adds value to the group’s goals
WRITTEN & VERBAL COMMUNICATION
•Able to express ideas clearly and confidently in
speech; Able to express ideas clearly and concise in
writing
INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL
•Able to read, write, speak and understand other
languages & an appreciation of other cultures
•Website
PROBLEM SOLVING
•Gather information systematically to establish facts
& principles in order to develop solutions to issues
or to make a process better
LIFELONG LEARNER
•Continues to learn throughout life - Develops the
competencies needed for current & future career
opportunities
PLANNING & ORGANIZATION
•Able to plan activities & carry them through
effectively
DECISION MAKING
• Evaluates options based on logic & fact; then
presents solutions and/or determines the best
course of action
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TIME MANAGEMENT
•Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and able to
work to deadlines
THE END
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