Employability Skills Unpacked

What skills do employers want you to have and how do you work on improving them?

Below is a list of skills that employers look for in potential employees and tips on improving yours!

Written and oral communication

• • Write short articles about your interests to improve your writing skills
  • Write selection criteria for job applications
  • Practice with family or friends your interview skills

Industry knowledge

• • Attend industry expos and events
  • Join industry associations
  • Read and discuss issues in your industry with like-minded people on social media groups

Teamwork skills

• • Work on your ability to give constructive feedback
  • Join a sporting team or volunteer for an organisation

• Leadership skills

• • Attend seminars/workshops on becoming a good leader
  • Networking – observe and speak with other influential leaders to find out how they developed their skills
  • Utilise social media like Linkedin

• Planning and organising skills

• • Start utilising a calendar or diary
  • Write down your goals short term and long term and steps to achieving them

• Technology skills

• • Learn a new computer program
  • Create a presentation with Powerpoint
  • Start taking videos of interesting things and create a Youtube Channel

Studying a nationally recognised qualification can also improve your employability skills. Government funding may be available under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program for selected Certificate II or III qualifications for eligible participants.