EMPLOYABILITY
What else do employers want?

Extensive research has been done on the construction industry, which has shown an increased need in trades and equipment operators. Interviews with employers of varied sizes and most of them agree on some additional skills that they look for in an employee.

Skills that are essential to the occupation are:

Numeracy

Significant use of memory

Working with others

Additional worksite skills are:

  1. Showing up on time
  2. Follow instruction
  3. Ask questions when needed
  4. Be willing to learn
  5. Work hard
  6. Never use alcohol or drugs on the job

The following exercises will illustrate how you can make yourself more employable.