Employability Skills

Employability Skills

transferable skills needed by an individual to make them employable

Accountability

an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for actions and behaviors at work

Professionalism

how you conduct yourself during business affairs including attitude, work habits, and appearance.

Organization

the act or process of planning and arranging the different parts of an event or activity

Communication

process of exchanging information or news: oral, written, listening, reading, etc.

Computer/Technical Literacy

understanding of computer hardware and software: word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.

Leadership/Management

ability to motivate and direct others to perform and/or achieve tasks

Honesty

using moral judgment and character; understand right from wrong and practice it in the workplace; key component in building trust

Teamwork

ability to work with others in a professional manner to achieve a common goal

Problem Solving

ability to find solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, past experience, etc.

Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness

ability to demonstrate sensitivity to other people and cultures; build a rapport with diverse groups of people

Planning

ability to implement projects within an allotted time frame

Technology Ethics

examples: protect personal usernames and passwords; respect digital privacy of others, avoid inappropriate and offensive websites

Initiative

completing tasks without being told to do so

Attitude

the way you think and feel about someone or something; a way of thinking and behaving that people interpret

Discipline and Character

distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves

Integrity

quality of having strong ethical principles that are always followed

Time Management

use your time effectively and productively

Customer Service

providing support to both prospective and existing customers so that they have an enjoyable experience; can be available via phone, email, web, text message, social media, or face-to-face

Punctuality

arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time