Employability Skills by Amelia Harrop https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa Made with Joy en-us 2017-09-15 12:29:06 UTC 2026-01-16 01:09:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png Qualifications tobyhoward2001 https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905198 Qualifications are very important when getting a job as many jobs require minimum qualifications to get the job. Qualifications such as degrees are very important as these are an expectations when getting a job with many employers as it shows that the candidate has a high level of knowledge in a specific area.  Qualifications may also be valued higher than experience as it shows that the candidate has a deep understanding of the area. 

]]> 2017-09-15 12:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905198 Teamwork seandavidwhit2001 https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905455 Teamwork means being good at working with people - both the people you work with and other people that come into contact with your organisation.

Examples of ways that you can develop or improve your teamwork skills include:

  • doing group assignments as part of your studies
  • volunteering for a community organisation
  • thinking about how you can work better with other people at your workplace
  • joining a local sporting team.
]]> 2017-09-15 12:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905455 Problem Solving emily_hardwick https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905672
Problem solving is about being able to find solutions when faced with difficulties or setbacks. Even if you can’t think of a solution straight away, you need to have a logical process for figuring things out.

]]> 2017-09-15 12:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905672 learning shauna_askew https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905685 Learning is about wanting to understand new things and being able to pick them up quickly. It's also about being able to take on new tasks and to adapt when the way things are done in the workplace change.

Examples of ways to develop or improve your learning skills include:
  • doing a short course or online course
  • doing some research into learning skills and learner types
  • starting a new hobby
  • joining a sporting or volunteer group.
]]> 2017-09-15 12:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187905685 planning and organising chloebonser https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187906189
Planning and organising are about things like working out what is required to get a job done, and then working out when and how you'll do it. They're also about things like developing project timelines and meeting deadlines.
Examples of ways you can develop or improve your planning and organising skills include:
  • developing a study timetable and sticking to it
  • organising some independent travel
  • managing your time around work, study and family commitments
  • helping to organise a community event
  • doing chores regularly around your home
]]> 2017-09-15 12:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187906189 Specific knowledge seandavidwhit2001 https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908341 It is important to have specific knowledge that is related to your job role as it helps you understand how the business runs and this perhaps means that you will not  have to have extra training meaning it will save the business money and you can get started soon. It will also help you in the interview process stand out as you already have specific knowledge about the business.

]]> 2017-09-15 12:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908341 Initiative and Enterprise NathanTowell https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908545 Initiative and enterprise are about being able to think creatively and to make improvements to the way things are. They're also about looking at the bigger picture and how the way you work fits into that.

Examples of ways you can develop or improve your initiative and enterprise skills include:
  • approaching organisations and businesses about work placements or internships
  • setting up a fundraiser in your community
  • making or proposing changes to the way a group you belong to does things.

]]> 2017-09-15 12:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908545 Technology Molliefearn https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908598 General technology skills that employers want include things like being able to use a computer for word processing and sending email, or knowing how to use a photocopier.
Some more specific technology skills relate to software, like using social media, working with design or video editing software or knowing programming languages. Other technology skills relate to hardware, like knowing how to use, a cash register, a photocopier or scanner, a camera or a recording studio. 


]]> 2017-09-15 12:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187908598 Experience chloebonser https://padlet.com/160140475/thegaffa/wish/187911025
Experience in is important because it means you know more about the business than other potential employees, this will help you get the job and give you an advantage against other candidates.

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