EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Employability skills can be defined as

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Employability skills can be defined as the transferable skills needed by an individual to make them ‘employable’. Employability depends on your knowledge, skills, attributes and attitudes, how you use those assets, and how you present them to employers. The following have been defined by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) as employability skills that employers are looking for, in addition to high levels of formal academic achievement: ØSelf-management ØTeamwork ØBusiness and customer awareness ØProblem solving ØCommunication and literacy ØApplication of number ØApplication of digital technologies There is an additional “unwritten skill” that you need to be able to demonstrate the skill of presenting and promoting yourself well in interview EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS ØDo you realise that through preparing and delivering a presentation you have developed one of the many skills required by employers ØBy attending school every day, dressed appropriately, being on time and punctual you are showing that you have a professional approach ØYou learn skills in subjects at school - for example , take history – you learn to research and analyse facts to identify truth and propaganda. Being able to think critically and evaluate information are crucial employability skills Ø 70% of businesses believe that extra curricular activities are important, often making you stand out from the crowd. Taking part in sport, playing an instrument or belonging to a youth group shows commitment, perseverance and team work ØAn unusual hobby or passion for something…anything…can contribute to your employability, as the experiences gained can be translated into skills, attributes and qualities such as problem solving, risk taking and initiative ØProficiency in the use of digital technology, including the understanding of social media and its applications within the workplace. In the future, businesses will connect and collaborate remotely with freelancers and independent professionals through digital talent platforms. It is worth noting that 95% of graduate employers currently use social media in their recruitment activity. Students should be aware too that 50% of employers viewed candidates’ social media profiles before making a job offer! NO LIMITS RESPECT SUPPORT BROADENING HORIZONS COMMUNITY