SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS WANT AND HOW THEY CAN BE DEVELOPED
NAME: ……………………………………………………………..
TYPE OF SKILL
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
TEAMWORK
BUSINESS & CUSTOMER
AWARENESS
PROBLEM SOLVING &
CREATIVITY
COMMUNICATION &
LITERACY
APPLICATION OF
NUMERACY
UNIVERSITY: …………………………………………………………
Team working - supportive, organised,
co-ordinator, deliverer
Planning Action- organisational skills,
decision - maker, planner, able to prioritise
Networking - initiator, relationship-builder,
resourceful
Customer orientation - friendly, caring,
diplomatic.
Problem-solving- practical, logical, results
orientated
Flexibility - versatile, willing, multi-skilled,
ability to work under pressure
Willingness to Learn – inquisitive,
motivated, enthusiastic.
Interpersonal skills - listener, adviser, cooperative, assertive.
Oral communication - communicator,
presenter, influencer.
Foreign Language - specific language
skills
Numeracy - accurate, quick- thinker,
methodical
APPLICATION OF IT
IT/computer literacy - office skills,
keyboard skills, software packages
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Self Awareness- purposeful, focused,
self-belief, realistic.
Proactivity - resourceful, drive, self reliant & self motivated.
Self-promotion - positive, persistent,
ambitious
EXAMPLES
- Open Days, on campus
visits.
- Taster sessions in
schools.
- Contact with Schools and
Colleges.
- Developing sustainable
relationships.
- Residentials – practical
solutions to problems.
- Reflective learning –
feedback.
- Delivering
workshops/presentations
in Schools and Colleges.
- Running
mentoring/tutoring
sessions.
- Creation/adaptation of
resources.
- Use of software
packages.
- Role model figure for
students.
- Awareness of influence
you may have.
- Committed and
dedicated to the role. Not
missing sessions without
a valid reason.
EXPERIENCE/OPPORTUNITIES
This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see
www.hestem-sw.org.uk For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Leadership - motivator, energetic,
visionary
Commitment - dedicated, trustworthy,
conscientious
Business acumen - entrepreneurial,
competitive, risk taker.
SKILLS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT
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2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ACTIVITY IDEAS
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This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see
www.hestem-sw.org.uk For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk