For most recruiters, it’s not only what you have studied that makes you an attractive applicant, it’s what else you can bring to the organisation: your skills, attitude, energy, insight and potential for development. That is why it is so important your resume, application documents and even your LinkedIn profile actively sell your skills and achievements.
Although each role is different, there is a core set of skills most employers will be looking for. Recruiters will also expect candidates to address specific skills that have been identified as essential or desirable in order to carry out the job competently.
Don’t wait until the night before an interview or application deadline to think about your key assets.
Developing and perfecting some of these skills now will put you ahead of the game when it comes to applying for jobs. You will need to provide specific examples of these abilities so it is never too early to start keeping track of situations where you have applied them.
Communication
Teamwork
Planning and organisation
Problem solving
Networking
Leadership
Commercial awareness