Employability Skills            RETURN

 The  Capital City Local Learning  and Employment Network CCLLEN

Informed that a National survey of employers in 2004 revealed that 86% consider that employability skills are more important than industry –
specific skills in new staff 

• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem solving
• Initiative & enterprise
• Planning & organising
• Self  Management
• Learning
• Technology

 These attributes need to be included in the Cover letter including examples -No Cover letter means Employers do not even look at a resume

A list from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 The Framework – Personal Attributes

What Employers look for in personnel

Loyalty                                     Positive self-esteem

Commitment                             Sense of humour

Honesty and Integrity                 Balanced attitude to work and home life

Enthusiasm                               Ability to deal with pressure

Personal presentation                Motivation

Commonsense                          Adaptability

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