DESIRED EMPLOYABILIT Y

SKILLS I N T H E WO R K P L A C E

N OT E S

INITIATIVE-SELF MOTIVATION

•Able to act on initiative, identify opportunities being

proactive with putting forward new created ideas

and solutions for problems

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS

•Has a good business acumen to understand how a

business or organization makes money; how its

actions and decisions supports its mission, goals and

meets the needs of its’ customers/clients

VIDEO: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS

INDEPENDENCE

•Able to work based on their own direction,

initiative, and under limited supervision or guidance

CREATIVITY

•Generates and apply new ideas & solutions to

workplace problems; A combination of talent and an

unlimited inner resource of talent to turn ideas and

solutions into reality

FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE

•Adapt successfully to changing situations &

environments without complaining or negativity

CONSCIENCES BUILDER

•Able to influence and convince others, to discuss

and reach agreement

CONFIDENCE (PERSONAL IMPACT)

•Presents a strong, positive professional image to

others which displays self-assurance & commands

respect

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY

•Adheres to employment standards, policies, and

procedures; maintains confidentiality and questions

inappropriate behavior

CRITICAL THINKING

• Intellectually disciplined in reading in order to

conceptualize, analyze, synthesize and/or evaluate

information gathered from or generated by

observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or

communication, as a guide to belief and action

ACTION PLANNING

•Decides what steps are needed to achieve particular

goals and then implement the necessary steps

INTERPERSONAL SENSITIVITY

•Recognizes & respects different perspectives,

experiences, ideals, and opinions of others

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

•Maintains evidence of professional authority, status,

rights, entitlement to privileges

(usually in written form)

STRESS TOLERANCE

•Maintains effective performance under pressure

(especially during times of crises)

STEM READY

•Understands how knowledge, education, and

professional credentials in Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics are the most in-

demand careers and the highest paid workers in the

work force

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LEADERSHIP

•Motivate and direct others to meet goals &

objectives

PROFESSIONAL PRIDE

•Pays careful attention to the quality of his or her

work and is mindful of how their appearance,

actions, and communication is viewed by others

COMPUTING

•Word-processing, using databases, spreadsheets, the

Internet & email, designing web pages, etc.

COMPUTER LITERACY

•The ability to use computers and related technology

efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from

basic use to programming and advanced networks

•Website development

MATHEMATICAL NUMERACY

•Multiply & divide accurately, calculate percentages,

use statistics & a calculator, interpret graphs & tables

GAME-PLAN

•An awareness of your abilities, values, weaknesses,

and the required steps to achieve your personal and

professional goals

DRIVE-SELF MOTIVATION

•Determination to accomplish goals - Make things

happen & constantly looking for better ways to

grow (personally & professionally)

TEAMWORK

•Work confidently within a group, and his or her

contribution adds value to the group’s goals

WRITTEN & VERBAL COMMUNICATION

•Able to express ideas clearly and confidently in

speech; Able to express ideas clearly and concise in

writing

INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL

•Able to read, write, speak and understand other

languages & an appreciation of other cultures

•Website

PROBLEM SOLVING

•Gather information systematically to establish facts

& principles in order to develop solutions to issues

or to make a process better

LIFELONG LEARNER

•Continues to learn throughout life - Develops the

competencies needed for current & future career

opportunities

PLANNING & ORGANIZATION

•Able to plan activities & carry them through

effectively

DECISION MAKING

• Evaluates options based on logic & fact; then

presents solutions and/or determines the best

course of action

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TIME MANAGEMENT

•Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and able to

work to deadlines

THE END

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