SKILLS

• Adaptability: able to fit in rapidly to different situations and work effectively with different people

• Computer literacy: demonstrating at least basic computer literacy in basic software packages, ideally with evidence of a qualification

• Creativity: thinking up new ideas or solutions to problems whether by ideas or artistic ability

• Driving licence: full clean driving licence

• Interpersonal skills: ability to get on with other people such as members of staff or customers to work effectively together

• Languages: using foreign languages in speech or writing - remember that evidence should show your current level of competence

• Leadership: taking responsibility for a group of people and managing their actions

• Numeracy: making calculations, doing percentages and interpreting information in tabular format

• Perseverance: setting personal goals, planning and working towards that aim and possibly overcoming difficulties in the process

• Planning and organising: arranging events or projects or prioritising multiple activities, managing time effectively

• Practical skills: technical, artistic, scientific, engineering or specific knowledge

• Problem solving: considering a problem, finding, evaluating and implementing a solution

• Teamwork: working effectively with a group of people in a formal team or unstructured group - remember that your evidence must show your individual contribution, in addition to explaining the team role

• Using initiative: implementing action to overcome problem or take advantage of opportunity

• Verbal communication: talking clearly, making presentations, listening and talking effectively

• Written communication: producing reports and essays, using appropriate language, good grammar and spelling

• Working under pressure: ability to cope with deadlines, multiple tasks, thinking on your feet to handle problems

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