This document discusses enhancing employability skills. It notes that most people change careers multiple times, so skills can transfer between jobs. It then lists 23 universal employability skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills. Additional life skills that contribute to employability are discussed like decision making, goal setting, and critical thinking. Characteristics of employability include having a positive attitude, being cooperative, and accepting feedback. Ways to build skills include conflict resolution, setting academic goals, joining clubs, and doing community service. The document provides tips for creating career plans and setting realistic short- and long-term goals.

1. Enhancing Employability Skills
Note: Once a career is chosen, then the person is stuck with it(Myth).
Skills, Attitude, and
Qualities to Get and Keep
a Job.
Skills & Attitude to Enhance Employability Skills
Presented By Namangiri Goswami/ Nishant Kumar

2. Universal Employability Skills
1. Communication Skills
2. Teamwork Skills
3. Self-Motivated/Ability to work with little or no supervision
4. Problem-Solving/Decision-Making, Reasoning/Creativity
skills
5. Dedication/Hardworking/Work Ethic
6. Planning/Organizing Skills
7. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
8. Adaptability
9. Availability/Flexibility
10. Honesty/Integrity/Morality—Character Counts!
11. Computer/Technical Skills
12. Interpersonal Abilities

3. Universal Employability Skills
13. Self Presentation Skills
14. Multi-Tasking Skills
15. Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energetic
16. Self-Confidence
17. Leadership/Management Skills
18. Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
19. Loyalty
20. Professionalism
21. Willingness to Learn
22. Customer Service Skills
23. Common Sense

4. Employability
• Having and using your life skills and abilities to be
hired and stay hired.
• (Truth) Most people change careers at least 5-7 times
in their lives. Skills developed in one job can be used
in different lines of work or industries.

5. •1. Present positive qualities
•2. Communicate effectively with ALL
employers, co-workers, and consumers
(i.e. customers, clients, patients, users,
etc.)
•3. Meet your responsibilities at work

6. What are employability skills?
•Knowledge in a specific career.
•Examples:
• An electrician knows wiring
• An auto mechanic knows engine repair

7. Includes Life Skills
• 1. Decision Making - Shows you know how to
evaluate options.
• 2. Problem Solving - Shows leadership role to find a
positive solution.
• 3. Goal Setting - Shows you know how to set up a
plan to achieve specific goals.

8. • 4. Critical Thinking - Shows you know how to be
objective and think logically
• 5. Communicating Effectively - Shows you know how
to work with others.

9. Employability Characteristics
1. Positive Attitude - Do not criticize others
2. Cooperative - Shows respect for employer
3. Accepting and using Feedback - Shows you want
to learn and are willing to improve.

10. 4. Flexibility - Accept change and adapt to new
situation
5. Leadership - Able to make decisions and solve
problems. Shows others respect and people want to
work with you.

11. How to Build Employability Skills?
• Conflict Resolution - Look for ways to reduce conflict
with siblings and communicate more effectively with
parents.
• Set Academic Goals - Create a plan to achieve.
• Be Active in a Club - IT Clubs, Cyber Security, Team
Sports, 4-H, Student Cabinet, and more.
• Participate In Some Form of Community Service -
Dedicate your time and energy toward improving the
community.

12. When looking at Job Description
• What are the responsibilities?
• What kind of education or training is required?
• What is the pay range?
• What is the work environment?
• Where is the job?

13. Realistic Career-Related Goals
• 1. One that you can plan for and actually achieve.
• 2. You have the resources to accomplish.
• 3. Uses your skills and abilities.
• 4. Should be specific
• State exactly what you want to accomplish
• When you believe you could achieve the goal
• Where you hope to live and work

14. Haven’t Chosen a Career?
•Set goals for academic achievement
•Set goals for volunteering
•Set goals for researching different types
of careers.
•Set goals for building skills and abilities
•Set goals for earning and saying money

15. A Career Plan
•A map that can show you a way to reach
your goals.
•First, write a statement describing your
ultimate career goal.
•Example: I will be an Occupational
Physical Therapist in Colorado by the time
I am 30 years old.

16. Add Short-Term Career Goals
•Include a timeline, for example:
• 1. Get an “A” in a Subject this semester
• 2. Certificates in short term cources for better
exposure.
• 3. IT Colleges and Universities that offer IT
degrees by the end of this year.

17. Plans change over time
•Goals and/or resources can change so
remain flexible and be ready to
implement your plan “B.”

18. Trade Offs
•Giving up one thing to get something else
•Focus on things that are most important
•Create your own opportunities

19. Thank You