Looking for a job is not an easy task,
especially if you’ve recently graduated from university. There are literally
thousands of others just like you who are prowling the job market; some, if
not, most of them with job experience already.
On the bright side,
experience isn’t the only thing employers are looking for in
potential employees. A recent employer survey showed that employers look for a
number of skills in prospective employees:
1.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with others is a skill that topped the survey. Through good communication skills, both written and verbal, strong relationships can be built.
2. Motivation: Employers appreciate an employee who is self-motivated and knows how to work independently. This way the employer can easily relay instructions and expect his team to produce high-quality output without too much supervision.
1.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with others is a skill that topped the survey. Through good communication skills, both written and verbal, strong relationships can be built.
2. Motivation: Employers appreciate an employee who is self-motivated and knows how to work independently. This way the employer can easily relay instructions and expect his team to produce high-quality output without too much supervision.
3. Commitment: This
refers to the employee’s capability to follow through with a project. Can you
start a task and finish on time? Or do you start a task and end up losing
interest half-way and continuing with another task? Be sure you can manage your
priorities and use your time wisely.
4. Teamwork: Do you prefer
working alone? Or can you handle working in a group? It is an asset to be able
to work independently, but it says a lot when you can work effectively with
different kinds of people without getting into any conflicts. Remember,
sometimes two heads are better one. Your communication skills will come in
extra handy when working with others.
5. Multitasking skills: As
mentioned in the section about commitment, it would be best if you are able to
follow through on all your tasks. This is where your multitasking skills are
needed. While specialized skills are important, it is equally important that
you learn new skills related to your job. Doing so will lessen micromanagement
from employers. However, it is of utmost importance that you finish all your
assignments on time before deciding to take on more roles. It’s ok to say no
and handing over tasks to the team when you know you can’t handle any more
tasks is better than taking on projects you can’t deliver.
As you can see,
employers aren’t expecting too much. Just be sure that you project
the right kind of attitude and show them you’re a dependable candidate for the
job. Lastly, computer skills are highly-important in this day and age. So
better work on those too if you think you’re rusty in that department!
Culled from: http://humancapitalize.com
