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Definitions
This are those skills that are essential to us

getting and keeping our jobs; its meant to improve us so that the company sees the advantages in us that will be of benefit to them.

The skills that offers the ability to obtain new

employment if required, i.e. to be independent in the labour market by being willing and able to manage their own employment transitions between and within organisations

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Four components of employability

Assets: An individuals employability assets

comprise their knowledge (i.e. what they know), skills (what they do with what they know) and attitudes (how

they do it). Deployment: the way they use and deploy

those assets. This includes Career management skills and life, Job search skills, Strategic approach
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Four components Cont.

Presentation: being able to get a particular

job, once identified. This includes: the presentation of CVs etc., (including Records of Achievement), the qualifications individuals possess (both academic and vocational), references and testimonies, interview technique, and, of particular importance, work experience/track record.

the context of personal circumstances

and the labour market: the ability to realise or actualise employability assets depends on 4/15/12individuals personal and external the

Essential Employability Skills

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Communication
Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
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Computer/Technical Literacy

Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Gathering and managing information Selecting and using appropriate tools and

technology for a task or a project

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Applying a systematic approach to solve problems. Using a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Analysing Synthesising Evaluating Decision making Creative and innovative thinking
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Numeracy & Mathematical Skills

concepts and reasoning
Analyzing and using numerical data Conceptualizing

Ability to execute mathematical operations accurately.

Understanding and applying mathematical

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Interpersonal
Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems ,and contributions of others. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Team work Relationship management Conflict resolution Leadership
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Personal
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. Take responsibility for ones own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Managing self Managing change and being flexible and

adaptable

Engaging in reflective practices Demonstrating personal responsibility

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Initiative and Enterprise

Change Management Identifying opportunities

How to best achieve work-related outcomes without close and detailed supervision.

Reflecting on ones own practice for

improvement

Engaging colleagues Adapting to new situations

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Planning and Organising

define their work roles.
Time management Project management skills

Ability to manage the tasks and timelines which

Planning, strategy and resource Achieving goals and targets Research Scheduling
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Final Thoughts
Employability skills and personal values are

the critical tools and traits you need to succeed in the workplace and they are all elements that you can learn, cultivate, develop, and maintain over your lifetime.

Once you have identified the sought-after

skills and values and assessed the degree to which you possess, them remember to document them and market them (in your resume, cover letter, and interview answers) for job-search success.

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