SKILLS IN

SUCCESS

Skill A type of work or activity which

requires special training and knowledge.

Knowledge and ability that enables you to do something well.

What are the skills an employers should have?

Source: Job Outlook 2013

Employers rate candidate skills/qualities in order of importance

10. Ability to sell or influence others.9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports.8. Proficiency with computer software programs7. Technical knowledge related to the job.6. Ability to analyze quantitative data.5. Ability to obtain and process information.4. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems.2. Ability to work in a team structure.1. Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization.

The Seven Cs 21st Century Lifelong Skills

1. Critical Thinking-and-Doing2. Creativity3. Collaboration4. Cross-cultural Understanding5. Communication6. Computing7. Career and Learning Self-reliance

Prospects for 2012: Top 5 in-demand positions

1. Sales2. Engineering/technical3. Marketing, IT/programming4. Accounting/finance5. Customer service

PMAP Benchmark Survey 2013-01

7 Cs