developing employ ability skills
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Recognising and Developing
Employability Skills in anEducational Context
Facilitated by Stuart MossLeeds Metropolitan University
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There were four people named EVERYBODY, SOMEBODY,
ANYBODY and NOBODY.
There was an important job to be done and EVERYBODY wasasked to do it.
EVERYBODY was sure that SOMEBODY would do it.
ANYBODY could have done it, but NOBODY did it.
SOMEBODY got angry about that, because it wasEVERYBODYS job.
EVERYBODY thought ANYBODY could do it but NOBODYrealised that EVERYBODY wouldnt do it.
It ended up that EVERYBODY blamed SOMEBODY whenNOBODY did what ANYBODY could have done..
(Denny, 1993, p.89)
A Familiar Story?
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All about me and my Lifelong Learning
From Yorkshire
Disliked school
Failed A Levels
Worked and saved
Went to Australia
Worked in telecoms and savedlots more
Moved to London
Became a mature student atLeeds Met in 1997
Became a lecturer in 2001
Became a Senior lecturer in2003
Published a book in 2005,second book in 2009
Still developing, still learning
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Time to WAKE UP
Move yourself around the room tojoin a study group of 5-6 people.
Put your chairs in a circle, and re-introduce yourselves.
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Each Team Needs 1 sheet of A1 paper.
1 Felt Tip Pen.
Divide your paper up into 8 sections and numberthem as below.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
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Task 1Consider the term employability
what does it mean to you?
How might you define employability?
As a group, write the title
Employability is and then give adefinition in box 1.
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Definition
Employability relates to a graduate'sachievements and their potential to gain agraduate job. Achievements relates to the
degree itself but importantly also includestransferable skills gained from studying atuniversity.
(University of Reading, 2008)
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Definition
A set of achievements, understandingsand personal attributes that makeindividuals more likely to gain employment
and be successful in their chosen careers.
(Knight and Yorke, 2003)
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Definition
Employability is about having the capability to gaininitial employment, maintain employment andobtain new employment if required. For the individual, employability depends on:
their assets in terms of the knowledge, skills andattitudes they possess;
the way they use and deploy those assets;
the way they present them to employers;
and crucially, the context (eg personal circumstancesand labour market environment) within which they seekwork.
(IES, 2008)
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Employability skills
Ultimately skills that make you more employable.
Skills embedded in your curriculum anddemonstrated through your assessments.
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Developing Employability Skills
Five stage process:
Awareness
Practice
Feedback Reflection
Further practice post-feedback
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Task 2In your groups, think about how you
might develop employability skills in your
university / college environment.
Write the title Developing Skills and
some of your shared thoughts down inbox number 2.
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When are Your Skills Developed?
Specific modules relating to skillsdevelopment.
Management classes.
Consultancy classes.
Work based learning.
Work placements. All of your assessments.
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How do I know what skills I am developing?
Objectives Modules
BSD BICT IOB DABA BE Acc HRM ITM
Collect, collate and categoriseideas and information in apredictable and standard format
Select quantitative techniquesand use them to solve welldefined problems
Formulate solutions to clearlydefined problems Challenge received opinion froma position of knowledge andbegin to develop own criteria and
judgement
Participate effectively as a teammember Function effectively as a moreindependent learner
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Historically
Experience has showed us that this hasbeen an undervalued subject area.
Poor attendances and low achievement inclass.
Knock-on effect on other modules.
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Task 3Consider a standard written piece of
work that you have carried out, such as
an essay or a report.
In box 3 write the title Skills Developed,
and list as many skills as you can thinkof.
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Skills Gained from Undertaking
Written Assignments Scheduling work; planning; Information
gathering; research; note-taking; referencing;
literacy; time management; computer skills;critical thinking; working to deadlines.
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Presentations: Scheduling work; planning; Information
gathering; research; note-taking; Harvard
referencing; literacy; time management; ICT;critical thinking; public speaking; confidence;thinking on your feet!
Exams: Some of the above; memory and revision
techniques; working under pressure.
Developing Skills Through Assessment
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The Employer
A survey of over 250 managers in the UK conductedby the Chartered Management Institute found thatgraduates whilst in the main were competent withInformation Technology (IT) were lacking in basiccommunication and interpersonal skills, including
teamwork, presentation skills, and problem solving(DoctorJob, 2002, p.4).
The Association of Graduate Recruiters ascertained
that over half of graduates recruited into theworkplace lacked team working and communication
skills, as well as cultural awareness(BBC, 2006).
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Task 4
On the following slide is some text from anactual job advert.
In box 4 on your sheet, can you write the titleSkills Identified and then list all of the skills
that the employer is looking for.
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The Job Advert
The successful applicant will be determined andenergetic, with a high level of numeracy, ICT,
literacy, research and presentation skills.
They will be capable of working effectively as anindividual and as a part of a team.
They will have the ability...proven or latent...tomanage people now or in the not-too-distant
future, and make things happen.
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The Job Advert
The successful applicant will be determinedandenergetic, with a high level ofnumeracy, ICT,
literacy, researchandpresentation skills.
They will be capable ofworking effectively todeadlinesas anindividualand as apart of a
team.
They will have the ability...proven or latent...tomanage peoplenow or in the not-too-distant
future, andmake things happen.
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Task 5
In box 5 can you write Skills Practiced and
give examples for when you havedemonstrated the skills in box 4 in the past.
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So lets study some of those terms
Determined Through thick and thin; times of stress;
meeting deadlines; Getting a first.
Energetic When did you last go the extra mile?
Numeracy Statistical analysis of quantitative data.
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So lets study some of those terms
ICT
Every assignment; you DO have good ICT skills.
Literacy Reading and writing when did you last do that?
Research Academically taught and finely honed research skills;
when didntyou last have to research?; The D word.
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So lets study some of those terms
Presentation skills PowerPoint and beyond; public speaking; the presentation ofyour work; your professional image.
Working effectively to deadlines Most of the work that you undertake.
Individual
Working alone.
Working effectively as a part of a team Group work; sports; employment.
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So lets study some of those terms
Manage people
Group working responsibilities; relationshipswith those around you; organisation and
managing self.
Make things happen
Innovation; creativity; problem solving;achievement.
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Work Placement
You need to put together a team, who willbe given the task of organising a party at anight-club. The party will be on a particular
date, it must have a theme, there will be afinancial budget.
What sort of skills would you want peoplein your team to have?
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Task 6
In box 6 on your sheet, can you write thetitle Skills needed and underneath this
write a short advert to recruit people intoyour team. Your advert must list the skills
that you need team members to have.
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Selling Yourself
Selling and negotiating skills are essentialfor managers;
You probably already utilise these skillswithout even knowing it;
Ultimately they result in one person doingsomething at another persons request.
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Selling Your Skills
Whenever you are presenting yourself toan audience you are selling to theaudience:
Your ideas; Your ability;
Your integrity.
Remember an audience can be as largeas infinity or as small as one person.
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Professionalism is Paramount
Presentation style and technique.
Integrity.
Composure.
Knowledge.
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Know your enemy
Sun-Tzu (The Art of War)
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The Pitch
Introduce
Develop
Conclude
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The Funnel
Introduce yourself
Get their attention
Build your credibility
Know the requirements
Maintain interest
Fine details
Negotiation
Sale
Instil desire
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Feedback
Everyone SHOULD receive feedback, especiallyafter interviews.
Read your feedback BEFORE your grade.
What does it tell you?
Consider it as constructive, build upon yourmistakes.
Stay clear of the crumple zone.
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Task 7In box number 7 on your sheet, write the titleFeedback, then stick your sheet to the wall
using Blue-Tack.
Take your pen, and go around the room as
a group looking at everybody elses sheet write some feedback in each box number 7.
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Further Action Post Feedback
Stay motivated.
Talk to other people.
Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes ofothers.
Carry out the task(s) again using yourfeedback as guidance.
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Developing Your EmployabilitySkills is a Cyclic Process
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Task 8
In box number 8 write the title Reflection
then write how you feel about thefeedback you have got.
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Thankyou
Dank u, Danke, Merci, Grazie,,, , Gracias,
Any Questions???
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References British Broadcasting Corporation. (2006) Graduate demand outstrips skills. [Internet]
London, BBC. URL available from Accessed 1st November, 2006.
Doctorjob. (2002) Ill Communication. Doctorjob. Summer 2002, p.4.
Hind, D. and Moss, S. (2005) Employability skills. Sunderland, Business EducationPublishers Ltd.
Institute for Employment Studies. (2008) Employability: developing a framework for policyanalysis. London, IES. URL available from: Accessed 23rdNovember, 2008.
Knight, P. and Yorke, M. (2003) Learning, curriculum and employability in highereducation. London, Routledge.
University of Reading (2008) Jargonbuster. [Internet] Reading, UoR. URL available from: Accessed 20th November,2008.