Employability Skills

Leading and teamwork skills

In the workplace, being able to work well in a team is vital. The better you can do this, the further you will go with your career. It's equally important to recognise when you should be taking the lead and when you need to be taking a supportive role.

You may already have experienced these skills in group projects at college or in your part time job. You might also have examples of these skills from being part of a sports team, club or society. If you have completed your Duke of Edinburgh award(s), you will also have had to use teamwork skills.

It's a good idea to think about the skills that you personally brought to the team. We're you a good negotiator, motivator, or communicator? Did you help to resolve any team disputes?

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On the final Review worksheet you should try and come up with examples of as many of the following questions as you can.

When have you:

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• been involved in a volunteer project that required teamwork?
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• worked with others in a sports team or other club or society?
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• been involved in a group project?
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• helped to motivate others?
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• helped to resolve a dispute?

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This page is adapted from http://read.pwc.com/i/391324-employability-brochure.