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What Employers are Looking For:

 
BC's Employers are looking at two things:

  1. Your Attributes
  2. Your Skills

Your attributes and skills will sum you up in the eyes of an employer.  Do you know what skills and attributes BC's employers are looking for?  Do you know what skills and attributes you have?
Top 10 Attributes BC Employers Are Looking For...

  1. Accountable / Responsible (98%)
  2. Enthusiastic / Positive Attitude (95%)
  3. High Performance Standards (95%)
  4. Honest / Ethical (93%)
  5. Demonstrates Initiative / Self Starter (90%)
  6. Flexible / Adaptable (89%)
  7. Diligent / Dedicated (72%)
  8. Customer Service Oriented (72%)
  9. Demonstrates Common Sense (66%)
  10. Performs Well Under Pressure (62%)

(Results of a Business Council of BC Survey, 2002)
Top 10 Skills BC Employers Are Looking For...

  1. Teamwork Skills (100%)
  2. Interpersonal Skills (97%)
  3. Problem Solving Skills (97%)
  4. Speaking / Listening Skills (95%)
  5. Leadership Skills (85%)
  6. Planning / Time Management Skills (77%)
  7. Writing Skills (74%)
  8. Critical Thinking Skills (74%)
  9. Reading Skills (72%)
  10. IT / Computer Skills (67%)

(Results of a Business Council of BC Survey, 2002)