EMPLOYERS
LOOK FOR THESE SKILLS
“I’ve
got no skills! How am I going to qualify for a job after I graduate?”
Wait
a minute, do you know that employers will hire you for your ability
to think, communicate, and get along well with other people? Then
they will train you. Of course, you might have already developed
some job-specific knowledge through your vocation and classes that
make you an attractive candidate.
Experts
who study trends in hiring find that most employers, regardless
of size or industry, look for the same basic skills when hiring.
Believe it or not, you are most likely to develop those “competencies”,
during your stay here. They Include:
Critical
Thinking -- seeing the big picture and being analytical,
comprehending what you read.
Communication -- getting your point across effectively
when writing and speaking.
Goal oriented -- brainstorming, looking to the
future, and setting goals.
Self-motivation -- showing a willingness to take
the initiative
Proficiency with information --being inquisitive,
curious, and resourceful; knowing how to conduct research.
Acceptance -- understanding and showing an interest
in other cultures and getting along with diverse groups of people.
Teamwork – working well with others to achieve
common goals.
Chances are, you possess a number of these key competencies. Once
you realize that you are very skilled, you will be better able to
“sell” yourself to employers as exactly the type of
candidate they want.
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