Have you identified all your skills that could help you get work?
I know it is very difficult to find jobs in times like these where the world economy is going in recession with the Indian economy also showing signs of uncertainity.
It is very important for the job hunters to equip themselves with the required skills and expertise which are most important in the Indian job market.
With so many graduates now on the market, employers will look for evidence of skills and work experience which will make you stand out from the crowd. Start gathering them now or work on what you've got so you are ready to impress recruiters.
The most important of these are :-
(1) Commercial Awareness:- Commercial awareness means staying up to date with what’s going on in the retail sector as well as developments in the wider world that could affect it. It means being aware of the possibilities which can take place in the near future and be prepared for it. Commercial skills involve using your initiative, being proactive, and being a ‘self-starter’, so that you can spot and make the most of commercial opportunities
(2) Technical Skills :- The knowledge and abilities needed to accomplish mathematical, engineering, scientific or computer-related duties, as well as other specific tasks.
(3) Communication:- It is very important to be able to tell your thoughts to other persons clearly so that there is no confusion between the two. A person who is able to communicate well with others is always preferred by the employers.
(4) IT Skills:- Employers expect current graduates to have IT skills as a matter of course. Most desk jobs will only need you to know how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), but for more computer-oriented roles you may be required to know and be able to use one or even several programming languages.
(5) Creativity:- What's the point of hiring you, if others can also behave, think and act like you do. Well creativity is to think different from others. A person who can present new ideas to solve problems is always valued by the companies.
(6) Leadership Skills:- Developing your leadership skills and being able to convey them during the selection process is essential. Holding key roles in clubs, societies or group projects shows your commitment to developing your leadership skills.
Employers are looking for you to demonstrate that you have the drive, energy and focus to achieve your goals; they are also keen for you to show that you have an understanding of their business and the sector.
(7) Emotional intelligence:- Empathy and emotional intelligence enable you to understand what might be going through someone else’s head, without them having to explain it to you. Rather than asking you for evidence, assessors will observe your reactions and attitudes to different situations and how adept you are at dealing with them.
(8) Honesty/integrity:- Be honest with yourself, others, and God at all times. Being honest means choosing not to lie, steal, cheat, or deceive in any way. When you are honest, you build strength of character that will allow you to be of great service to God and others.
Closely associated with honesty is integrity. Integrity means thinking and doing what is right at all times, no matter what the consequences. When you have integrity, you are willing to live by your standards and beliefs even when no one is watching.
