Essential employee skills

Essential Employee

Skills

presented by: Jennifier Newsom

Topics to Be Covered

Part 1 Skills most sought after by employers

Part 2Personal values most sought after by employers and a self assessment

What is an essential employee

You are the one person your company can’t

do without.

How do I become an essential employee?

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

written

verbal

listening

body language

written

verbal

listening

non-verbal

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Ability to see different

perspectives

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

spread sheets

word processing

email

internet

data management

hardware

Willingness to learn

willingness to learn

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking

Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

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flexible and adaptable

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Is it in the best interest of the team?

Ability to work with little or no supervision

little or no supervision

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Creatively uses available resources

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

Yes! I’ve got it right

here.

Skills Most Sought After by Employers

A Great Communicator An Analytical/Research Thinker Competent Computer/Technical

Literacy A Flexible and Multitasking Individual A Team Player A Creative Problem Solver An Organized Planner Strong Leadership Skills

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Topics to Be Covered

Part 1 Skills most sought after by employers

Part 2Personal values most sought after by employers and a self assessment

Personal Values Most Sought After

by Employers A Person of Honesty, Loyalty and

Strong Moral Conduct A Dedicated and Dependable Individual A Motivated Performer A Commitment to Professionalism A Hard-Working Employee with

Confidence A Self –Starter Who Takes Initiative A Knowledge-Hungry Learner

Personal Values Most Sought After

by Employers A Person of Honesty, Loyalty and

Strong Moral Conduct A Dedicated and Dependable Individual A Motivated Performer A Commitment to Professionalism A Hard-Working Employee with

Confidence A Self –Starter Who Takes Initiative A Knowledge-Hungry Learner

honesty

integrity

morality

loyalty

Ethical Employees:honesttrustworthyloyalfairrespect otherscommitted to excellenceaccountability

Four -Way Code of Ethics

Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and

better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all

concerned?

Four -Way Code of Ethics

Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better

friendships? Will it be beneficial to all

concerned? Will I respect myself later? Will my parent’s approve?

Good work ethic and

dedication and

dependability

Positive Attitude

motivated

Personal Values Most Sought After

by Employers A Person of Honesty, Loyalty and

Strong Moral Conduct A Dedicated and Dependable Individual A Motivated Performer A Commitment to Professionalism A Hard-Working Employee with

Confidence A Self –Starter Who Takes Initiative A Knowledge-Hungry Learner

Professionalism

professionalism

self-confidence

Willingness to learn

willingness to learn

willingness to learn

How do you understand and retain information?

When are you most alert?

What external events affect you?

Self-Awareness

personalityvalueshabitsneeds emotions

Thanks to:Katharing Hansen, Ph.D and Dr. Randall Hansen, Quintessential Careers