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Find Your Ideal Job with These Things Employers Look For in an Employee

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Find Your Ideal Job with These Things Employers Look For in an Employee What are the top 5 things employers look for in employees? The top 5 skills employers look for include: Critical thinking and problem solving. Teamwork and collaboration. Professionalism and strong work ethic. Oral and written communications skills. Leadership. Find Work The quality of your resume and skills can help you A lot of companies are now realizing that it is important to train their staff on how to use new AI tools and technologies in order to stay relevant in the market. The following are some skills employers look for: – Data analysis – Data mining and predictive analytics – Machine learning and deep learning skills – Programming languages – Technical writing skills The Four Career Competencies Employers Value Most What are the Things Employers Look for in New Employees? When it comes to hiring new employees, employers are looking for people who have the skills and values that they want. Employers look for a candidate with the following attributes: – A job-ready attitude – Excellent communication skills – A personality that is welcoming and engaging – Communication skills – Self-motivation – Leadership skills – Teamwork Ways To Make Yourself Stand Out In an Interview There are many ways to make yourself stand out in an interview. One of the most important things is to be prepared and have a well-prepared answer for every question that you are asked. Some other ways that you can make yourself stand out in an interview is being honest, having a story to tell, and also having a strong work ethic. In order to have success in an interview, you should be able to answer questions about your experience and skillset as well as communicate how your skills will benefit the company. Creative Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview How to Create a Great Cover Letter Cover letters are a critical part of the job application process. A good cover letter can help you stand out from your competition and get an interview with that company. In order to create a great cover letter, it is important to know what the company is looking for. It is also important to know what they are looking for in terms of experience and skills. It’s also helpful to have examples of your work that you can include in your cover letter. Cover letters should be concise and well-written, but not overly formal or formalized. How to Prepare for Your Next Interview It is important for candidates to be prepared for their interviews. They should practice their skills and know what to expect. In order to prepare for your next interview, it is important to do research on the company you are interviewing with and the role that you are applying for. This can help you get a better idea of how your skills will be put to use in the position. You should also practice your skills beforehand so that you can show off your best side during the interview.

Remote working – the new swear word in recruitment

Remote Working – Welcome it don’t swear at it!

Even before the COVID-19 coronavirus disrupted the planet, remote working had gone from that unspoken topic of workforce arrangements to a standard component of many people’s workweek. There are multiple reasons for this, and in this article, we will touch on a few reasons why. Remote Working – The answer or a swear word? Many corporates and privately owned businesses, especially those with an eco-friendly ethos, would want to avoid adding to the carbon footprint our petrol and diesel vehicles leave, so ‘work from home’ or remote working would be massively encouraged. Upskill Opportunities – practical training to work productively from home Staff who are trained and knowledgeable on the software they are using whilst working from home are most productive. Ensuring that remote workers are not spending unnecessary time ‘finding their way around’ is crucial to optimising output. This online training will be much more cost-effective than sending your staff on a course at a venue. As luck would have it! The business sector eyes have been opened to remote working as more of an option due to the worldwide pandemic. Many companies had to downsize massively, some even having to shut their doors for good. When it came to cutting costs, office parks or premises were vacated, and staff were doing the same job, simply from a different location! Freelance is the new ‘F’ word People have had to find other avenues of income due to recent retrenchments.  No matter what your qualification, if you have a service to offer or a niche skillset, you can market yourself at an hourly rate, and the chances of you securing work like that is huge! For businesses to use your services adhoc is a cost-effective solution to their permanent staff loss. Don’t be ever pessimistic by thinking that your staff working remotely is not viable; make it work for your business.  Welcome the change, encourage the new normal of remote working and see your business soar. If you are struggling with the recruitment process or managing employees, please contact me. Anthony Kettle is the co-owner of West Coast Personnel, a successful recruitment agency that has been around for going on 21 years in the Table View, Western Cape area. Anthony specialises predominantly in the engineering and manufacturing space; however, he has a wealth of knowledge to impart all aspects of recruitment. He has recently published his books, The Job Seeker’s Handbook and The Recruiter’s Handbook, available on Amazon as eBooks. You can connect with Anthony via email, web, or social platforms – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – LinkedIn