When employers review your resume, what are they looking for? According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers are reported in Job Outlook 2014 Spring Outlook, employers hope to find these skills and qualities (in order of importance):

• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to verbally communicate with person within and outside of the organization
• Information processing
• Ability to plan, organize and process work
• Analytical/quantitative skills
• Technical knowledge related to the job
• Computer skills
• Ability to create and/or edit reports
• Ability to sell or influence others

Previous surveys have also found the following qualities to be desirable to employers:

• Ability to work in a team
• Leadership
• Strong work ethic
• Initiative
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Interpersonal skills (relates to others)
• Friendly/outgoing personality
• Creativity
• Entrepreneurial skills/risk taker
• Tactfulness

Ifyou need assistance identifying your skills or to learn how to convey your skills to a
potential employer either on a resume or in an interview, make an appointment with a
Career Development Specialist through info@careercoaching.co.bw or by call 73953490.