At Successful Graduate we take graduate career preparation seriously.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS : While there will always be job-specific skills that an employer is looking for, most recruiters will also want you to have some general skills. These general job skills are sometimes called “employability skills” or “soft skills”. Employability training identifies the job candidate’s employability skills, combines them with improved self-awareness, and prepares them for their graduate job search.

Having employability skills can help you get a job. They can also help you stay in a job and work your way to the top. If you land a job interview, chances are you’ll be asked questions about your job-specific skills and your employability skills.

The opportunities ahead seem both endless and elusive, making it incredibly challenging to identify and build a career path that you will thrive in. If you just want someone to tell you how you can actually find a job, you have come to the right place.

Right now you might feel like you’re one of many graduates who are competing for the same position. This course will give you the career competency and competitive edge that you need to confidently pursue your own pathway to graduate success.  Your graduate skills will be packaged to offer the skills that employers are looking for. If you are motivated to learn how to get a job after graduation, we can’t wait to get started with you.

What is employability training?

EST gives you the opportunity to enhance your work readiness through two different blocks of targeted training. Participating in training will help you understand the expectations of employers in both the recruitment process and as a new employee in the workplace.

The first course will focus on workplace skills and knowledge, developing IT, problem solving and communication abilities to meet the expectations of employers.

The second course will help you develop your resume and improve interview techniques, focusing on job preparation and job-hunting skills. This course will also give you the opportunity to participate in Industry Awareness Experiences. These experiences will provide you with an insight into the tasks and duties of different industries.

Employability skills are transferrable skills that are useful in nearly every job. They involve the development of an expertise, knowledge base or mindset that makes you more attractive to employers. Employability skills are also often referred to as employment skills, soft skills, work-readiness skills or foundational skills. They often improve your performance, minimize errors and promote collaboration with your coworkers, enabling you to perform your role more effectively.

Employability skills may not be listed in a job description, but they are important skills that can make you more attractive to prospective employers. The main benefit of having these traits is that it can help you stand out among other job candidates who are vying for the same position. While other candidates may have the same qualifications and experience, you may have a better chance of getting hired if you have employability skills that are particularly useful for the role.

Certain employability skills are more sought after in specific industries. You can prepare yourself for an interview or write your resume for a particular position by researching which employment skills are essential in your industry

Employers have high regard for employability skills because they are much harder to teach than job-specific skills. Some employable qualities come naturally, while others can be acquired through education, work or daily practice. You may already have some of the key employment skills, but you can work to improve those skills and develop new ones. Here are 10 common employability skills that employers look for: