CAREER HEALTH
Key Career Skills and Attributes
Employers commonly look for the following when hiring or promoting staff:
Training and education, including ‘work skills’ training- Training that teaches practical work skills and skills that are used on the job is often preferred to highly academic education.
A proven work record - Something to show that you work hard, adapt to new tasks and are motivated to work even when the boss isn't about.
Maturity- Emotional maturity, which includes self-discipline, taking responsibility for one’s actions, considering others’ needs and perspectives without feeling threatened, flexibility
Basic communication skills -To be able to talk and write clearly and concisely.
Basic maths skills
Some computer experience - Not afraid to use new technology.
