EMPLOYABILITY QUOTIENT. career development activities pptx

defining career development, skills improvement, and career development activities. 21st-century skills for career development, the importance of employability quotient, and ways to enhance employability quotients. skills that can enhance employability quotients. interpersonal skills

1. MODULE 12 EMPLOYABILITY QUOTIENT

2. What is employability quotient? Defined by the abilities and skills required to do a job and succeed at the long-term goals set by organizations while providing job opportunities for everyone. ... In other words, majority of skills needed to do a job are learnt on the job.

3. What is employability quotient? How about some quick thinking: who is responsible for your job and career? How do we link jobs – careers – education – employment – employability?

4. WORK: The Way it used to Be.

5. It’s a Whole new World

6. DEFINING CAREER DEVELOPMENT Skills Enhancement is the Priority

7. Employability in the 21 st Century “ 3-D” Skills Matrix

8. 5 Ways to enhance your employability quotient 1. Assess yourself Look back at your knowledge and skills, achievements, look at what you are doing in your current job and assess if you are in the right place and doing things that will take you up the career path. Or, do you wish to move out and do something else. If yes, prepare a plan, consult experts and take action for alternative jobs or self employment or entrepreneurship.

9. 5 Ways to enhance your employability quotient 2. Try new things A job gives us an opportunity to work and a platform to meet people and network. How about trying your hands at things that might interest you and add them to the wish list of your skills. Then you can learn these skills informally and add them to get a better job in your next move. Hybrid professionals are in great demand as the jobs evolve and become more and more multiskilled .

10. 5 Ways to enhance your employability quotient 3. Be flexible and open to change Most important, it may be difficult to let go of the subject matter expertise and experience acquired over the years. Learn latest technologies, get digital and mobile. If a job demands new learning that is not in your comfort zone, just plunge into it. There’s nothing like it if your present employer is giving this chance to learn and experiment. It definitely enriches our lateral professional growth and sustainability.

11. 5 Ways to enhance your employability quotient 4. Think beyond designations Vertical growth is quite an obsession with most of us, of course, it connects to better compensation/perks but it should not become a constraint to learn and grow. It’s better to stick on to the same job role if it helps you learn for long term employability, rather than quickly climbing up with fancy designations that leave you confused and clueless about long term prospects.

12. 5 Ways to enhance your employability quotient 5. Go that extra mile Yes, most jobs are quite demanding, take away all our time, affect work-life balance and get monotonous. It becomes almost impossible to think beyond the routine, but what is not taken away by the job is our ability to think, reflect and break the glass walls and ceilings. If this is done as a conscious exercise, it could lead to better job satisfaction and quality time with your family and making yourself more valuable.

13. Skills that can enhance your Employability Quotient This is an age where most employers use online tools to find keywords and filter the numerous resumes mailed to them by job applicants. So it is a common practice now among the job seekers to include words like “adaptability, teamwork and cognitive skills.

14. Skills that can enhance your Employability Quotient Today’s competitive world witnesses many candidates performing equally well when their subject knowledge is put to test. It is in this scenario that companies are increasingly looking for skills specific to the job or general job skills in a candidate. Interviewers even ask the applicants to cite examples to prove these skills.

15. Skills that can enhance your Employability Quotient In short, the employer is actually looking for a candidate, who will fit the role well and is job ready. These additional skills are what are termed – Employ ability Skills. Employability skills or “soft skills” are the key to workplace success. Employability skills are a set of skills and behaviors that are necessary for every job

16. These skills allow you to Communicate with co-workers Find solutions to problems at the workplace Understand your role within the team Make significant and responsible decisions Take charge of your own career

17. Employers value employability skills because they are linked to how you get along with co-workers and customers, your job performance, and your career success. Some of the essential employability skills would be;

18. Some of the essential employability skills would be; 1. Foundational skills Being organized and punctual Reliable and with a positive attitude towards work Effort and perseverance Time management and accuracy

19. Interpersonal Skills Friendly and Polite Respect for supervisors and co-workers. Responds appropriately to customer requests Asks for feedback Communication Skills Read and understand written materials

20. Interpersonal Skills

21. 3. Communication Skills Read and understand written materials Listen, understand and ask questions Follow directions Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing

22. 4. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Accepting of change Willingness to start, stop and switch duties. Works calmly in busy environments Starts tasks without prompting

23. 5. Teamwork Comfortable working with people of diverse backgrounds Sensitive to other peoples’ needs Takes responsibility for own share of work Contributes to team goals

24. 6. Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Takes responsibility for own decisions and actions Understands and follows Company rules and procedures Honest and trustworthy Acts professionally and with maturity

25. 7. Professional Skills Career development by learning new skills and taking on different projects. Leadership skills like coaching and mentoring others, willingness to take risks etc.

26. C ompetencies and behavior's that are essential for thriving at the workplace. These are the key employability skills – the core skills that make you effective at work . Zeal/passion to work Personality (body language) Education Professional skills Knowledge as per market needs Expertise

27. These are the key employability skills – the core skills that make you effective at work. Innovation Communication Learning ability

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