Skilling for Global Employability

Skilling for Global Employability

The International Labor Organization has cautioned that "global unemployment could top record levels in 2013 (203 million) and continue rising until 2017." Against this backdrop, standing out to global employers matters more than ever.

Spark Learning & Performance, working with international partners, focuses on eight essential competencies for candidates pursuing employment opportunities abroad — a framework aligned with the Education, Employment & Graduate Employability report of 2007.

1

Communication Skills

2

Team-working & Relationship Building

3

Self and Time Management

4

Ability to see the bigger picture

5

Influencing and Persuading Abilities

6

Problem Solving Abilities

7

Leadership Abilities

8

Presentation Skills