Learning Objective One

P1 explain the personal attributes valued by

employers

Criteria!

• P1 explain the personal attributes valued by employers

• M1 explain the different personal skills that employers may require for specific IT job roles

WALT / WILF

WALT– What Personal Attributes are required by

organisationsWILF

- A Detailed Comic strip highlighting those requirements.

Learning Outcomes Two Similarities

• Learning Outcomes Two looked at “Interpersonal Skills”

• This Outcome looks at your Personal Attributes to start with, and then moves into Technical Skills.

Effective communication

• Effective communication: Employers seek candidates who can listen to instructions and act on those instructions with minimal guidance.

• They want employees who speak, write, and listen effectively, organise their thoughts logically, and explain everything clearly.

Computer and technical literacy

• Computer and technical literacy: Almost all jobs now require an understanding, ranging from basic to advanced, of computer software, word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and wide ranging internet use from Twitter to Web Navigation, and sensible Facebook usage.

Interpersonal abilities

• Interpersonal abilities: Relationship-building and relationship-management are high priorities with many employers.

• These skills show that a you can relate well to others, both co-workers and customers.

Problem-solving/Creativity

• Problem-solving/Creativity: Employers always want people who can get them out of trouble.

• Problem-solving ability can aid you with all aspects of your work

• Employers need to know you can conquor challenges by thinking creatively.

Teamwork skills

• Teamwork skills: The ability to work well with others while pursuing a common goal a require attribute spanning back many many years.

• However so is the ability to work with minor supervision.

Diversity sensitivity

• Diversity sensitivity: In today’s world, cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with others in a multicultural environment is highly valued by employers. Immigration has increased dramatically with the growth of the EU making freedom of trade easier.

Planning and organising

• Planning and organising: Workplace life requires prioritising and organising information.

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Leadership and management:

• Leadership and management: Leadership consists of a strong sense of self, confidence, and a comprehensive knowledge of company goals. These are qualities that motivate and inspire, providing a solid foundation for teamwork.

Outcomes

• A large comic strip demonstrating what personal attributes are required by employees

• Only 4 of my suggestions• And 4 of your own

Merit Criteria

• M1 explain the different personal skills that employers may require for specific IT job roles

Task One

• Mediator Product– Add 5 new pages for 5 specific job titles– Add the following structure

Homepage Skills for Jobs

Job 1

Job 2

Job 3

Job 4

Job 5

Previously

• We looked at ICT Job Specs and then highlighted what we saw in them, compared to what we had in our product, and discussed the link in the class.

Job Specs

• Each page will contain screen shots of highlighted sections of job pages, and when rollover they will contain information regarding which attribute is required in these positions.

• 5 Jobs, At least three attributes per page!