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Sustainable employment is critical to independence and self-suffiency for individuals, families and the community. The YWCA Employment and Learning Centre supports individuals in this process.

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Essential Skills that Employers are looking for...part 1

Essential Skills that Employers are looking for

From the website theheadhunters.ca by Renee Luk a series of seven short articles on essential skills that employers are looking for.  

Are you hoping to land that perfect job just out of college, or are you about to begin your search for new employment after years in the same job?

If so, take a look at these essential skills employers are looking for in top candidates:

A deep awareness and understanding of your particular field
Learn as much as you can about each company you interview with. You’ll impress interviewers by showing that you have done your homework and can present yourself as a candidate who will be able to solve that company’s problems in concrete, clearly explained ways.
In addition, get and stay in touch with professionals in your chosen field; network with and utilize their knowledge. They can point you to resources that will help you learn more about and keep abreast of changes in your industry in a realistic, practical sense. This first of the essential skills is also one that you will continually need to revise as changes in your industry occur.