Slide used during multiplier event of Talented Europe (Erasmus+ KA2 project) celebrated in Luton

1. Employability
Stephen Hyde
Director, Haynes Bros Ltd

2. Employability is hard to define

3. Employers’ definition
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) 2009 defines
employability as:
‘a set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour
market participants should possess to ensure they have
the capability of being effective in the workplace, to the
benefit of themselves, their employer and the wider
community.’

4. Skills
Skills
Teamwork
and
Networking
Communication
IT
Self
Management
People
Management
Team
Working &
Networking
Critical
Thinking
Problem
Solving

5. Attributes
Attributes
Reliable
Resilient
Honest
Positive
Adaptive
Reflective
Confident
Rigorous

6. How to be employable
• Good degree
• Develop skills especially “soft” skills
• Make the most of “extras” – guest lectures,
Business Matters, practice weeks
• Broaden knowledge of current and business
affairs
• Feedback from family and friends