Most employers expect new student employees to have more than just technical knowledge and field-specific skills. There are crucial transferable skills that employers outline as desirable for all hires. These are also known as employability skills. Your on-campus employment experiences are an excellent opportunity for you to develop these 8 key employability skills.
\nThe ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and customers is essential no matter what industry you work in. Some key communication skills for workplace success include:
\nEmployers want to hire people who exercise sound reasoning when analyzing issues, making decisions and solving problems.
\nPeople who have these skills are able to think critically and creatively, share thoughts and opinions, use good judgment, and make sound decisions.
\n \nIn order to grow in your career, it’s important to:
\nLeaders use the strengths of others to achieve common goals. An individual with leadership skills is able to:
\nEmployers want to hire individuals who demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits. Some key indicators of professionalism include:
\nTeamwork is a critical employability skill. Teamwork means…
\nBecause the workforce is becoming more and more digitized, employers want candidates who can use the appropriate technology to complete a given task and stay current with technological trends and innovations.
\n \n\nAs Canada is a multicultural country, it’s no surprise that workplaces and learning spaces are very diverse. It's key to know how to interact with people from diverse backgrounds respectfully.
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Now that you are familiar with the skillset most valued by employers, take some time to assess your employability skills in this worksheet.
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If you would like to learn more about the employability skills most desired by employers, you can also review the following:
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