The six most sought after core skills/competencies identified by employers

Some of you may have found this a difficult exercise. Sometimes when we are experienced in a role or activity it is difficult to recognize the skills we have developed. Like driving we carry out the procedures without any thought to the skills involved. A skill can be described as an ability to do something or anything where you can say
“ I can…….. “ or “ I am able to ……..”

The following list contains the 6 most sought after core skills/competencies identified by employers. Read the list carefully to see how many you can clearly say you have developed.

1. Communicating effectively
2. Working well in a team
3. Problem solving
4. Using Initiative
5. Being well organised
6. Being Adaptable

PRRT have developed the following model, which clearly highlights the skills of a police Officer.
The aim of the model is to help you identify some of your transferable skills and the evidence you will have to offer to prospective employers.