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What Skills Do Employers Want?
One of the most frequent questions we get asked here at Mission Possible is, “What are employers looking for?” Wouldn’t it be great if you could just peer inside the mind of the employer you are targeting and see the answer to that question? Here is what we have for you so far:
A recent survey of 500 Company Directors identified a ‘top 10’ skills and qualities rated as being the most important for current job seekers to possess:
- Honesty and integrity
- Basic literacy skills
- Basic oral communication skills (e.g. telephone skills)
- Reliability
- Being hardworking and having a good work ethic
- Numeracy skills
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Punctuality
- The ability to meet deadlines
- Team working and co-operation skills
Take a look at the examples given and take time to review your own skills. You may have already started this process with our Mission Possible brochure. Now you can work on how to include these in your CV, application and interview.
Interview Tips
Some helpful tips to aid you when undertaking an interview.
Your CV
Here are some examples of Personal Profiles for your CV. These are just to help you get started – ensure your profile says what is special about you
Filling in Application Forms
Whether you’re applying online or filling in a traditional hard copy application there are some basic rules and tips to follow that can help you make the best of the opportunity.