Selling Your Skill Set

Friday, November 1, 2013

Today on Lets Get Working I want to discuss how your skill set is really important to talk about in an interview.

Its important to have the certificate qualification for the job, however, what is more important is how you use you skills to get the job done.

You need to include in your resume, as well as, in an interview that you can communicate well, be flexible, motivated and have the potential to work as part of a team or lead people.

Communication and Interpersonal skills - Describe how you have communicated well with others and/or give examples of how you have successfully organised your thoughts and ideas.

Enthusiasm - An employer needs to know you are ready and willing to put in a 100% effort. Think about a time when you have been responsive and motivated to describe how enthusiastic you are.

Flexibility - Having the ability to adapt your thinking and ideas is a quality highly valued by employers. Describe how you've adapted to change or evolved to show flexibility.

Leadership - Even in entry-level positions employers want confident self-starters who are demonstrating leadership qualities. Describe a time or project where you have taken on a leadership role.

High Performer - Employers want to know you are willing to work hard and are committed to the job. Give an example of when you have dedicated yourself to a project or cause and the results you produced - either in a team setting or individually.

Until next time,
Enjoy the journey!
Martha!

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Liane Cunningham from Rockdale posted on 7 Nov 2013
Hi Martha My multi cultural workshop found your suggestions helpful and it opened up positive communications on overcoming tiredness and overcoming obstacles.