Employability Decoded: Five Qualities That Get You There Faster

Certain skills tend to be more valued than they were before. For instance, an IBM conducted survey illustrated that 1,500 CEOs are valuing creativity as the no.1 quality an employeer must have if they’re to work for a forward-looking enterprise.

So, what kind of qualities make you more employable?

Creativity

It’s a vague term but not useless. Creativity means both finding solutions that are unique and compenteet, i.e thinking out of the box and being self-motivated to use this creativity not only in problem-solving but in innovation as well. In other words, seeking new ways and new applications for old things, taking a new approach when everyone sticks to the no-risk zone.

Curiosity

Substantial, meaningful questions reflect an individual who’s restlessly on the lookout for new knowledge, experiences and achievements. Curiosity is a driving force in most careers, is what will help you get ahead.

Risk-Taking

A rather misunderstood quality, is often associated with immaturity and recklessness but risk-taking is a valuable quality. It encompasses your willingness for improvement, growth and perfection. It signifies a restless urge to explore and utilize your potential and never let your skills or self wane.

Drive

Without drive your curiosity and creativity will just be two qualities, being wasted on a shelf. Drive is what will push you to engage with your job and make the best out of it. Drive is often described as self-motivation, the eagerness to take action swiftly and efficiently.

Communication

Communication is the basis for all the other qualities. It’s what allows them to shine through and be properly acknowledged by others. Communication skills, your ability to clearly express your ideas, intentions and opinions is what will convince your CEO to give you a chance to implement this innovative new idea of yours.

Which qualities do you feel are mostly valued by companies? Which are frustratingly overlooked?