According to Malaysian Employers Federation executive
director Shamsudidn Bardan, employers are in search of graduates who stand out
in a crowd. Here are the things you should equip to get ahead of others in a
competitive job market:
1.
Technical skills: Work is about
performance. To work competently is to
equip yourself with the knowledge and skills. Your value will be enhanced if
you have multi-skills like business and IT.
It is up to you to take every opportunity to gain technical skills as
soon as possible.
2.
Communication skills: It is not just about writing
and speaking well, you must be able to listen and take instructions and get
things done correctly. Writing is an important skill to convey and persuade
other to accept your ideas. You also
need to speak eloquently in presentations to impress others.
3.
Show your best outwardly: Dress smartly to
command respect. Smile and acknowledge others you meet. The way you carry
yourself is a reflection of how you will carry out your work. If you do not pay
much attention to your appearance, will you care much about your work?
4.
Creditability: There are important soft skills
which carry weight to develop your career. Be honest and reliable and be
committed at work. Show up on time, keep promises and meet deadlines.
5.
Work in a team: Working well with others is an
important skill to develop. Be interested in others and invest time and get to
know them well. Paying attention to the people around you is the right way to
cultivate human relationships. It is the effective way to get things done through
others.
6.
Commercial awareness: Get to know the nature of
the business, its products and its competition. Find out how external forces such
as world economy, employment and currency exchange rates affect your industry
and business. Develop a global mindset to spot business trend.
7.
Creativity: The ability to analyze, digest, and
apply information and data to solve problems is crucial to work successfully
and independently. Taking a proactive approach to get the most important things
done is the productive way to work.
8.
Flexible: Be adaptive to changes and willing to
accept constructive criticism. Be
open-minded to welcome new ideas. Change to move ahead.
9. Positive attitude: Be enthusiastic and energetic
while at work. Be responsible and proud
of what you do. Protect your reputation and build a trusted brand of yourself.
10.
Continuous learning: Manage your time wisely. Allocate
time to learn new things and expose to new ideas. Be up-to-date with
development in information technology.
Be prepared and be lucky.
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