The
world of work is very competitive. Strive to be on top of your game even if you think you are only on a Co-op Ed assignment. Remember, you want to make an impression that will say to the employer "This is someone who is right for my business."
You need these global employability skill-sets to be on top of your game:
1. Communication
The ability to express your ideas, and convey effectively your messages, whether verbal or written, while being confident at the same time.
2. Teamwork
The ability to function as a team player, be dependable, flexible and interpersonal.
3. Initiative and enterprise
Speaks to your display of creativity as well as your ability to think and act independently to enhance productivity.
4. Planning & Organizing
Being able
to organize and use your time effectively. You must be able to produce consistently high quality of work by paying
close attention to every detail. Your ability to make an informed judgment is key.
5. Self Management
Being able to perform major duties with minimum supervision, accept responsibilities, be open
to constructive criticisms and exert high levels of leadership skills.
6. Learning
Being able to understand the goals of the institution, relate theoretical knowledge to
practice and possess technical skills.
7. Work Ethics
You must possess
a positive attitude towards work, further; ensure that you are present at work each day
and punctual.
8. Technology
Being able to utilize the technologies that are relevant to the job.
