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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:00.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this topic
Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.45,0:00:04.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're going to talk about what employers want and expect from their potential candidates a
Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.78,0:00:08.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Really good place to start is with the Department of Labor's competency model
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.68,0:00:15.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a great foundational piece to help you understand some baseline competencies that employers expect you to show up with on the job
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.34,0:00:21.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At the bottom of that competency model is the foundational layer
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.93,0:00:29.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And basically it's made up of what we call personal effectiveness competencies. You might have heard these referred to before as soft skills
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.37,0:00:39.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So what is the difference between a soft skill and a workplace competency well something like integrity
Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.30,0:00:44.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We be considered a soft skill whereas experience with spreadsheets would be considered a workplace competency
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.62,0:00:52.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another characteristic of personal effectiveness competencies is that they are what we call portable skills
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.20,0:00:58.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Meaning they aren't tied to any one job or industry. They're actually skills that we can apply across a broad range of settings
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.90,0:01:07.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Research tells us that if employees have these skills. They are more likely to perform well on the job
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.45,0:01:12.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are the kinds of skills that employers expect their new hires to come to the job with already
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.52,0:01:16.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not something that they need to be trained in or coached after they've been hired
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.99,0:01:23.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next let's take a look at each of these competencies in a little bit more detail
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.37,0:01:28.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to help you understand from the point of view of the employer some of the questions that they might be thinking about as
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.71,0:01:30.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You go through the job hiring process
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.76,0:01:36.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The first one we're going to take a look at is interpersonal skills
Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.03,0:01:41.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of the things that the employer might be thinking about is does this person know how to play well with others?
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.01,0:01:47.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do they have manners can they empathize with their teammates? Do they know how to be an active listener a
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.50,0:01:52.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Second competency is integrity
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.69,0:01:58.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of the things that they might be wondering about are are they fair? Are they a thha chol are they trustworthy and honest?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.02,0:02:05.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number three in our list is professionalism. What does that mean?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.80,0:02:10.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well some things that they might be thinking about or will they be on time? Do they have a positive attitude?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.38,0:02:16.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are they able to keep their personal problems outside of the workplace? Are they helpful do they gossip?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.78,0:02:21.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The next one on our list is initiative
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.48,0:02:26.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some questions there are are they self-motivated resourceful and creative?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.95,0:02:32.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are they willing to get things done without being told will they do more than required? And are they a problem solver?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.49,0:02:39.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dependability and reliability is the next competency
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.73,0:02:46.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some questions that they might be thinking about as they speak with you is do they finish their tasks and meet deadlines do they follow
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.08,0:02:50.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Up and keep commitments. Do they show attention to detail and are they able to work independently?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.94,0:02:58.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number six on the list is adaptability and flexibility
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.87,0:03:00.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What does that look like?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.76,0:03:05.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well some questions there are can they handle changing work conditions? Can they stay open to new ideas?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.25,0:03:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are they flexible enough to handle rapid change surprises and challenges and are they able to deal with role changes?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.42,0:03:15.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.06,0:03:22.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally number seven, which is lifelong learning some things that they may want to know is do they want to learn new skills
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.23,0:03:26.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do they take the initiative to learn and set goals? Are they curious?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.86,0:03:32.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do they value knowledge and skills and do they take opportunities for formal and informal learning whenever they get the chance?