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What Work Leicestershire
Employers like someone who...
Employers
like someone
who... What you can do
shows initiative Get a part-time job or do some
voluntary work.
takes care in
what they do Fill in your application form clearly,
look smart at the interview and always
be on time.
is keen and
enthusiastic When applying for a job, think
carefully about how you put yourself
across. Once you’re working, always
appear willing.
has
employability or
transferable skills Think about something you’ve done
at school or in your spare time that
shows how you’ve used a skill. This
could include giving presentations or
playing a team sport.
is adaptable Show examples of how you’ve adapted
to change, such as leaving school.
Make it clear that you’re willing to
learn new skills.
can work well in
a team Use examples from school or
out-of-school to show how you can
get on with others.
is reliable Once you’ve got a job or
apprenticeship place turn up on time
every day. Ring into work if you’re
unwell (but not just a sore throat) to
let them know you won’t be coming in.
has commercial
awareness Research how the company you are
applying to works, and makes a profit,
and think about how it could grow.
Putting all of this advice into action will help you to secure a job or
apprenticeship and stay in it, and then further develop your career!!
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