How employable are you? If you are employed, it doesn't mean you are employable! Technology is escalating the rate of change in the workplace. Five years ago, would you ever have imagined holding meetings via Zoom, or having telephone or video appointments with your doctor? There are jobs now that we'd never heard of a decade ago. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of children entering primary school today will end up working in new job types that aren't even on our radar yet. In our current times, knowing the attributes that make you employable will be imperative to your success. Employable: 7 Attributes to Assure Your Working Future delves into the seven most important traits that employers are looking for in today's competitive job marketplace. Each attribute is given a chapter that examines its facets, ending with a self-assessment for readers to gauge the state of their trait. Special chapters are included for those marking life milestones: graduates and school-leavers; parents returning to work; people considering retirement; those in midcareer or brushing themselves off after being sacked or made redundant. A practical section includes chapters on custom-building resumes and CVs, skilling up for interviews, writing compelling cover letters and honing the job search by using transferable skills across job clusters.
About the Author :
Roxanne Calder is Founder and Managing Director at EST10, the leading boutique office-support recruitment agency for the Sydney and Melbourne markets. Roxanne launched EST10 in 2010 after completing her MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management. After graduating from Monash University, Roxanne began her recruitment career with renowned recruiter Julia Ross, before working for over 20 years in HR and recruitment with a number of global players and boutique businesses throughout Australia, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. There is not much about being employable that Roxanne doesn't know.
Review :
'Rocket engineer or hat maker, this passionate in-depth book will help you hone your skills, unleash your best qualities, drive your pathway and turbocharge your career to its ultimate success. A must-read for every step in your professional life.'
Julia Ross, Managing Director, Julia Ross Group
'This is an essential book because it addresses a crucial trend that affects us all. What made us employable previously is not likely to be what makes us employable now or in the future.
'Written with clarity by someone who has been matching people to jobs for many years, this book unpacks the key attributes that make one employable, and then provides a complete road map on how to stay current and ready for the best opportunities.
'It's a lively and practical read, an essential weapon in the battle against job uncertainty or insecurity. Full of anecdotes and practical examples, this book uncovers the "secrets" to employability! Roxanne is a deep expert in this area with 25 years of experience. And it shows!'
Greg Savage, Recruitment expert
'Employable is an easy-to-read handbook that covers everybody, not just the usual target of school leavers or graduates. Anyone can benefit from this book, even if you're not looking for a job change right now. There are interesting stories, personal anecdotes and the all-important practical advice to consider when thinking or re-thinking a career choice. But I also enjoyed the book just for its sheer "readability".'
Dr Sue Slowikowski, Undergraduate Advisor and Public Relations Lecturer, School of Business, University of Wollongong
'Rox Calder has always had a special connection with her clients. She looks at the person and the process from a holistic perspective and takes time to understand the characteristics of each person. Rox finds a way to bring their strengths to the forefront and to strengthen areas of less security, resulting in a confident, well-rounded candidate employers yearn for. Thoughtful, kind, clever and insightful, Rox covers all the prerequisites and adds so much more to ensure you can stand out and put your very best foot forward. As an experienced professional recruiter, Rox shares her invaluable insight, knowledge and advice on how to ensure you are at the head of the queue when it comes to employability. From attitude to skill set, presentation to communication, this book will show you how to be memorable for all the right reasons.'
Dijanna Mulhearn, Author of the Wardrobe 101 book series
