“If you want to succeed at any job, make yourself invaluable. Go the extra mile; make them never be able to imagine what life without you there would be like.”
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Famous US TV personality Ross Mathews.
Unemployment is one of the major challenges to be addressed by the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari.
Based on the recent statistics by the National Bureau of Statistics, 22.6 million Nigerians were unemployed in 2014. This figure increased by 21% from the one recorded in 2013.
High expectations are being placed by Nigerians on the All Progressives Congress government in terms of decreasing the unemployment rate.
However, one should remember that searching for a job is a complicated and many-sided process which requires one to mind a bunch of details. It takes not only professional skills, but also so-called “employability skills” that would increase one’s chances to find a good position.
See the skills that would help you make yourself a “must-have” specialist:
1. Communication
You should be confident about speaking to people face-to-face or over the phone, be a good talker and good listener. It is probably the most sought after skill by most employers. Communication skills are demonstrated by listening and understanding information; speaking clearly and directly; adapting your writing to the needs of the audience; negotiating, among others.
How to:
– Read attentively and understand information presented in a variety of forms;
– Listen and ask questions to be aware of and appreciate the points of view of others;
– Write and speak so others pay attention and understand;
– Share information using a range of information and communications technologies (voice, e-mail, computers);
– Use relevant scientific, technological, and mathematical knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas.
2. Teamwork
You should be good at working with people. This involves working well with others to achieve results and recognizing the value of other people’s contributions and ideas.
How to:
– Be ready do adapt to various kinds of situations and dealing with different types of people;
– Learn to function both independently and in a group;
– Listen to feedback and be ready for critical remarks.
3. Problem Solving
Every boss wants his/her employee to be of real help. They need someone to be able to find solutions in difficult situations. Even if you can’t think of a solution straight away, you need to have a logical process for figuring things out.
Your should be able to offer a solution to a problem by analyzing a situation and working out how to arrive at a favorable outcome.
How to: – No panic. Assess situations and identify problems;
– Find all the available information and evaluate the situation based on facts;
– Identify the cause of the problem;
– Be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions, don’t limit yourself to standard options;
– Use versatile means and fields to different angles to reach the solution;
– Think of different options to deal with the problem.
4. Learning Continuously
You should want to learn new things and be able to pick them up quickly, to be dynamic as progress demands adjustability.
How to:
– Be willing to learn and grow, enjoy the process;
– Assess personal strengths and areas for development;
– Identify and access learning sources and opportunities.
5. Positive attitude
This is, in general, about a “can do” approach, combined with good work ethic and willingness to develop.
How to:
– Exercise confidence in yourself;
– Deal with people, problems, and situations with honesty, integrity, and personal ethics;
– Recognize your own and other people’s good efforts;
– Show interest, initiative, and effort.
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