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What skills do employers want?

There are many different generic skills and traits that interests an employer, but what
exactly can you be as an employee to stand out from the crowd?
Generic skills employers look for:
There has been a lot of research about what employers are looking for in potential
employees and typically it results in lists of skills, abilities and work behaviours like this:
teamwork;
problem solving;
communication;
time management;
IT skills;
numeracy;
customer awareness.

What are the top types of skills employers are looking for?
1. People skills: This includes teamwork, oral communication and written
communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Generalist skills: This includes problem solving, IT skills, flexibility and
adaptability, commercial awareness and numeracy
3. Planning and organising: the ability to design, plan and implement projects and
tasks within a given timeframe
4. Dependability: arrive on time everyday, be willing to work and take responsibility
for their actions
5. Professionalism: deal with issues in a responsible and fair manner
6. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines: all workplaces need someone
who can work to tight deadlines and deliver work to a good standard under the
conditions
7. Confidence: there needs to be a balance between being confident but not arrogant
in the workplace, as well as having confidence in your colleagues
8. Organisation: show that you can prioritise your workload effectively and show
employers that you can focus on what needs to be done and manage your time well