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Take the����online programme

From commercial awareness and basic finance to problem-solving and decision-making, teamwork, negotiation and leadership skills. The courses, videos and e-learning in this programme will provide you with the fundamental understanding that will make you work-ready.

Have a go at these tutorials and��short courses to build on your core professional skills and attributes:

Bonus: Add these skills to build your personal brand on LinkedIn.��

What skills do ΢��ҕ�l New Zealand employers want?

In addition to your academic degree, employers want graduates with transferrable soft skills (human skills), relevant work experience, ambition and adaptability for the 21st��century. Transferable skills are the skills and abilities you have developed throughout your life from experiences such as study, work, hobbies, community service and travel. These skills can be easily transferred from one job to another.

• Top 10 skills-attributes sought after by graduate employers (PDF 161KB)

There are seven skills that employers say are essential for the workplace. These are all transferable skills you may have developed through your life experience.

1. Positive attitude��– you're calm and cheerful when things go wrong
2. Communication��– you can listen and say things clearly when you speak or write
3. Teamwork��– you can work well with other people
4. Self-management��– you're organised and always arrive on time
5. Willingness to learn��– you want to learn new things to improve your skills
6. Thinking skills (problem-solving and decision making)��– you try and solve problems or can see when something won't work
7. Resilience��– you don't let problems hold you back

How to build skills as an Entrepreneur

• ΢��ҕ�l’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (΢��ҕ�lE)��provides students with opportunities to build capabilities in entrepreneurship and innovation. All activities are connected with external organisations, enabling our students to gain real-world hands-on experience. ΢��ҕ�lE’s programmes and events are open to all ΢��ҕ�l students regardless of the degree or year. No prior experience is required.��
• Guide to��Entrepreneurship (PDF 45KB)

��For more entrepreneurial support, connect with these organisations:��

Academic Skills��

The Academic Skills Centre (ASC)��is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise your academic skills, including:

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Sign up to free ASC workshops and seminars

Building skills through Assistive Technology

The Student Accessibility Services��assists our differently-enabled student community with appropriate,��specialist��study support services and resources, including assistive technology for learning.��

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