Beyond The Selection CRITERIA to make
you job-ready 10traits
Career
Beyond The Selection CRITERIA to make
you job-ready 10traits
YOU MAY BE ABLE to tick off many of the skills required for a particular job , however , there are numerous essential skills that employers will not specify , yet expect you to have . This may seem daunting , but once you know what employers are actually looking for , you can easily customise your resume , cover letter and even your job interviews to let them know you understand their needs and that you possess the range of skills they expect .
Here are the top 10 skills that hiring managers look for in today ’ s competitive workplace .
1 . Communications expertise
No matter the job , hiring managers are continually seeking candidates who possess great writing , speaking and listening skills . The ability to communicate effectively is crucial and , if you can demonstrate your communication mastery , you will have an edge over the competition .
Success Tip : Make sure your resume , cover letter and LinkedIn profile communicate your proficiency in communication with examples and testimonials .
2 . Analytical and research skills
The ability to optimally assess a situation , gather relevant information and identify multiple perspectives is crucial to progressing in your career . Every employer is looking to hire candidates who can help him or her solve problems .
By Gishan Liyanage , Director at Nelara HR Consulting
Success Tip : In the interview , make sure you have good ‘ real story ’ snippets of how you have analysed and solved complex problems in the past .
3 . Internet , digital and social media mastery
Regardless of your industry or background , nearly every job today requires a basic understanding of the internet and increasingly , social media . This is in addition to your prowess with word processing , spreadsheets , presentation software and email .
Success Tip : Increase your social media proficiency by regularly publishing on your LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter profiles . Make sure you highlight your capability in these areas on your resume and within your cover letter .
4 . Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities
Your ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions , set priorities and manage multiple work assignments is absolutely critical in almost every field . These skill have become an integral part of corporate life , so make sure you articulate it at every opportunity .
Success Tip : At interviews , demonstrate with examples that you have the capabilities to effectively prioritise and juggle multiple projects simultaneously .
5 . Interpersonal abilities
This specifically refers to your ability to relate to colleagues , clients , customers and others , and how you share ideas , inspire others to participate , and manage conflict .
Success Tip : In your resume , include information regarding particular instances where you effectively collaborated with co-workers , worked well in a group and where you facilitated teams in previous work environments .
14 www . smpmagazine . com . au | Spring 2016