Employability
How many do you tick?
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Necessary for all jobs and industries
No matter what pathway you’re headed down, your future boss will expect certain “soft” skills from you. These are skills such as…
» having a positive attitude
» turning up on time
» doing your best
» good communication skills
» the ability to work well in a team
These are employability skills you can be developing at any time. How are you doing? Have a look at the employability skills below.
Positive Attitude
Waiaro Pai
- I am positive and have a “can do” attitude.
- I am optimistic, honest and show respect.
- I am happy, friendly and enthusiastic.
- I am motivated to work hard towards goals.
Communication
Whitiwhiti Korero
- I understand, and reflect on, the way I communicate and how it affects others.
- I ask questions when unsure or unclear.
- I understand how employers, employees and customers communicate.
- I speak, listen and share ideas appropriately.
Team Work
Mahi Ngātahi
- I work well with others to complete tasks and meet goals.
- I contribute to new ideas or approaches.
- I work well with others of different genders, cultures or beliefs.
- I recognise the authority of supervisors and managers, and follow directions.
Self Management
Whakahaere-whaiaro
- I arrive on time, with appropriate clothing and equipment.
- I understand, and reflect on, my own words, actions and behaviours.
- I show commitment and responsibility.
- I am dependable, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- I am responsible for my own health and wellbeing, and follow health and safety guidelines.
- I am clean, tidy and smell fresh.
Willingness to Learn
He hiahia ki te ako
- I am willing to learn new tasks, skills and information.
- I am curious and enthusiastic about the job, organisation and industry.
- I look for opportunities to work more effectively to make the organisation better.
- I accept advice and learn from feedback.
Thinking Skills (problem solving and decision making)
Ngā pukenga whakaaro (rapa rongoā te tuku whakatau)
- I identify and assess options before making a decision.
- I recognise problems and use initiative to find solutions.
- I think about consequences before I act.
- I recognise when I need to seek advice.
Resilience
Pakaritanga
- I adapt and am flexible in new and changing situations.
- I handle challenges and setbacks and do not give up.
- I am able to seek support and help when needed.
- I recognise and accept mistakes and learn from them.
Build your skills and prove you are ready to work!
endorseMe® is a digital work readiness tool designed to help you identify, develop and record real skills for the real world. The system consists of a smartphone app for young people and an online portal for co-ordinators and endorsers.
endorseMe® is based on the New Zealand Employability Skills Framework – which is all those skills outlined above!
Download for free on the App Store and Google Play!