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.