10 Tips For Improving Your Employability

10 Tips For Improving Your Employability Created by Armando Hoy

1. Sharpen up your soft skills • With the constantly changing nature of work, soft skills - commonly referred to as the C-skills - are a must-have for today's students and graduates. Developing those soft skills is just as critical to your personal and professional success as the technical knowledge and hard skills that you develop throughout your education.

2. Shine up your CV • It is easy to forget what you have accomplished over a long period of time, so whenever you complete a training course, or take on more responsibilities in a current role, remember to add each accomplishment to your CV to showcase your skills and experience.

3. Seek trusted advice • While seeking career advice from friends or family might be a more comfortable and less confronting choice, it is important to recognise that career advisers are professionals who are trained to help you discover where your passions lie.

4. Direct your own learning • The ability to pick up new skills - and fast - is an essential one, with the willingness to learn new things being an important quality employers look for when hiring new employees. As learning is a lifelong journey, taking a self-directed approach to learning highlights your dedication to growth providing you with an opportunity to stay on top of industry trends, and develop your skill set and knowledge base.

5. Spotlight your experiences • Work experience is a great way to stand out to prospective employers, gain valuable insights about the organisation you work for, and get a feel for the industry you want to work in. No matter what kind of position you hold, you will learn skills that are vital to increasing your overall employability.

6. Build your (professional) social media profile • Having an up-to-date profile and active presence on LinkedIn is a way in which you can attract potential employers, network with industry professionals and discover work opportunities to help you get ahead in your career.

7. Become a better storyteller • Whether you are looking for a new job or a promotion from your current role, learning how to become a storyteller - creating a narrative that will help sell your skills accurately and effectively - is a great way to get ahead.

8. Be prepared for any type of interview • Whether it's your first interview, or you're a seasoned interviewee, it is important to learn how to highlight your strengths in-person, in a phone or video interview - and updating that approach over time as you gain new skills.

9. Grow your professional network • You can also join online groups dedicated to certain industries, participate in networking events or attend the presentations held by companies you might be interested in working for.

10. Develop a growth mindset • If you're looking to be challenged in your career, a growth mindset is a tool that you can use to develop positive habits and behaviours that can lead to success and career advancement.

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