The Global Employability skill set

Global graduates require a blend of competencies and corresponding attributes spanning global mindsets, cultural agility and relationship management and must be able to apply them flexibly. International work experience is an opportunity to develop the following skill set:

Core skills

• higher degree of flexibility and adaptability
• initiative and the ability to plan
• assertiveness and independence
• improved use of information
• motivation & greater confidence
• effective communication and better listening ability 

Cultural dexterity

• more tolerance, patience and better understanding of people
• greater diplomacy
• global outlook and mindset
• confidence to work in global business and seize opportunities
• working effectively in multi-cultural teams
• willingness to learn and adapt to a different culture
• foreign language skills