Methodology

Beginning with the warm up section, a questionnaire was given in which some basic questions about
the respondents personal details were asked in order to have a general picture about the position of
the one being questioned.

A study on 5 respondents was carried out with the purpose of knowing the skills the respondents
require to do a particular job and this was carried on by introducing another questionnaire which
had the questions regarding the behaviours and skills they enhance to improvise themselves.

Conclusion

We conducted an industry survey, we observed that the following skills are important in the
industry:-

1. Communications skills

Communications skills are to do with your ability to put across your own thoughts and ideas as well
as how you listen to others. Employers want to see great verbal and written communication skills, as
ultimately, you will be required to communicate with a range of people throughout your working
life.

You can demonstrate your written communication skills early with your CV and covering letter. Is
your message clear, concise and easy to read? Is your application professional? Are there any
spelling or grammatical errors?

As you (hopefully) move through to interview stages, you then have a fantastic opportunity to
demonstrate your verbal communication and listening skills. You can also tell employers about
examples of when you have used your communication skills. For example, when you have had to
speak publicly or make a presentation, or when you have written for a student newspaper or blog.

2. Commercial awareness

Commercial awareness is all about understanding how a business and industry works. Your
commercial awareness will develop naturally as you gain experience, however, for recent graduates
a lack of commercial awareness can be their downfall during the recruitment process. Indeed,
according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters, it is the number one skill that graduates lack!

3. Teamwork

The success of any business relies on a team of people working together to achieve a common goal.
Naturally then, employers want to hire good team players that effectively contribute and take
direction within a team.
4. Leadership

Another important part of being in a team is being able to motivate and lead others. This is a
desirable skill whether you are applying for a management position or not. Can you manage and
delegate tasks well? Do you lead by example?

5. Confidence

Employers want to see that you are confident in yourself and your abilities. We know that anxiety
and self-doubt can prevent us from realising our potential, so if you’re lacking in confidence be sure
to make it a priority to develop this key skill.

NOTE: It’s important to strike the right balance between confidence and arrogance. Here are some
tips on how to promote yourself at work without sounding big-headed.

6. Organisation

Organisation is an important skill to have as it enables you to effectively manage and prioritise your
workload. Employers look for employees who can manage their time well, work productively and
meet deadlines. Think about what examples you can use and how you can highlight your
organisation skills in your CV.

7. Influencing skills

Can you persuade others, win them around to your way of thinking and negotiate effectively?
Influencing skills are extremely valuable in the workplace. 

8. Problem-solving skills

Problems crop up at work in every role and employers want people who can think logically and
analytically to solve any problem. Have an example of when you have used your problem-solving
skills ready before interviews, as employers may ask you about them.

9. Positivity

Positive thinking is part skill and part attitude, but either way it has a big impact on your success at
work. If you’re a positive person, you will have a positive impact on the rest of your team and will be
more likely to achieve your goals at work. Plus, people like positive people!