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A little help please.

  • 08-12-2008 6:18pm
    #1
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
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    I need a bit of influence here. I just cannot think of what to say in my skill set. I know it is easier to look in from the outside and see what I am missing. Obviously from people I know it is best but maybe you could help...

    • Computer literate with demonstrated expertise in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and FrontPage

    • Public Speaking, Debating and Presentation Skills

    • Strong administrative skills with typing speeds of 60wpm

    • Research skills. In-depth research was essential for all projects I completed in college.

    • Organisational skills [/I]

    These are all the skills I can think of. I seem to be missing a lot or completely skill less. I cannot think of any example for organisational skills yet I have them as I am extremely organised. Can you people give me some examples that may not be so obvious to me? Thanks :)


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  • #2
    Serafijn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭Serafijn


    Usually your skills are to be found in your previous job descriptions, and are probably best placed in there. Personally I always look straight at a person's descriptions of their jobs rather than at a list of skills they tell me they have.

    If you're just out of college this is a little different though, and you're doing the right thing by looking to back them up with evidence. When you're thinking of the skills you have, think about why you're saying that. You're extremely organised, but in what way and by doing what? What have you had to organise - this can be anything from a 60th birthday party for your Dad to a college football competition, it doesn't have to be related to work or study if you're stuck for examples.

    I would try to put in an example of each skill - you might actually find it easier to give examples of things you've done such as tough projects or societies you've been involved in (almost as if they were mini jobs) and then talk about the different skills you learned or developed whilst doing them.

    In terms of actual skills to add in, things like ability to work on your own initiative, problem solving, strong judgement and interpersonal skills are all things that employers look for.

    Any help? :)


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