{"id":13767,"date":"2018-11-30T19:02:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T00:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a60047bb09.nxcli.io\/?p=13767"},"modified":"2018-11-30T19:02:17","modified_gmt":"2018-12-01T00:02:17","slug":"the-all-new-employability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inestemple.com\/en\/2018\/11\/the-all-new-employability\/","title":{"rendered":"The All-New Employability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally published in danamanciagli.com<\/em> <\/a>on November 30, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rapid market changes and disruptive technologies are rapidly transforming the world of work, creating great new opportunities for those with higher levels of employability, but leaving behind those who aren\u2019t actively driving their careers and their personal brands.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s job market is in flux. It\u2019s operating under a new paradigm that portends frequent layoffs and restructuring. Whether we like it or not, the majority of us won\u2019t be part of a company\u2019s staffing plans for the long term.<\/p>\n

Studies show that the generation of people beginning their careers today will change jobs at least seven times<\/a> before retiring, and four of these moves will be involuntary. Since no one is exempt from job transitions, we should take steps to prepare for them.<\/p>\n

Career transition expert Ines Temple<\/a> advises constantly assessing our level of employability by asking ourselves, \u201cWhat skills do I need to develop to find a job if I need one? What added value must I contribute in order to keep my job?\u201d<\/p>\n

She recommends these ways to improve your employability:<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 Understand the marketplace.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Measure your employability by studying the job market, even when you\u2019re not looking for a job. Stay up on any national and international industry news, as well as articles in trade magazines that involve your profession. This gives you insight into the extent to which the market values your position.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Keep skills up to date.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll be more employable if you work on the skills valued by the market. Update your skills frequently through courses or seminars and, in particular, keep up with advances in technology related to your position.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Identify accomplishments.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In tabulating achievements, many people make the mistake of describing what they did and the responsibilities they had, rather than their contribution <\/em>to the results. Keep a list of your achievements with quantitative proof of the value you\u2019ve added. A good way to do this is through the PAR method \u2014 Problem, Action, and Result \u2014 identifying the problem <\/em>or opportunity that existed, explaining the action <\/em>taken, and noting the results <\/em>generated from the action.<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 Establish your personal brand.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be proactive in building your image and personal brand, including within social networks. Think in terms of personal marketing when fine-tuning your digital identity. Today more than ever before, people find information about others online. Remember: your personal brand and reputation follow you 24\/7.<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 Work your network.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ensure your network knows what you\u2019re up to and whether you\u2019re available. The majority of today\u2019s jobs are found through one\u2019s own networks.<\/p>\n

6 \u2013 Build soft skills.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Attributes that may seem less tangible can make the difference in who gets \u2014 and keeps \u2014 a job. This includes values, attitude, passion, and adaptability. Communication skills also fall prominently into this category. While soft skills aren\u2019t quantifiable on a resume, your network will relay them.<\/p>\n

To improve employability, we need to persistently sharpen our work skills and social intelligence skills, while ensuring that others know we\u2019re there and available.<\/p>\n

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