Build Employability Skills

Employers prefer to hire people who have employability skills to complement their job-specific skills and qualifications. It is important to know what employability skills are, to identify which of them you already have, and to learn how to use them effectively at work. Effective communication and teamwork, are needed in every job and an essential way to ensure career success. These soft skills revolve around communication, personal relationships, character and attitude.

You will learn from the case study from the Cutting Edge team highlights how skills lacking can be developed. The interns learn that willingness to learn is critical. Dealing with difficult people is a major skill for anyone, as Carlos discovers when Steve teaches him to be Zen in conflict situations. Serena coaches Dion and Tatiana to present themselves positively and 'talk up' their skills.

Find opportunities to learn;
Be proactive and find mentors;
Be calm with difficult people;
Talk yourself up;
Learn to apologize;