Does being a volunteer count as employment?

Volunteers are not employees and don’t have to be paid. As with work experience and internship arrangements, all relevant factors must be considered to determine whether a person is a genuine volunteer or whether, in fact, an employment relationship exists even though the worker is called a ‘volunteer’.

What are abilities and skills?

Skills and abilities are tasks that you naturally do well, talents and strengths that you bring to the table as a student and/or employee. These include natural capabilities you’ve always had, in addition to specific knowledge and skills you’ve acquired through experience and training.

What are the top 10 job skills?

The top ten skills graduate recruiters wantCommercial awareness (or business acumen) This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick. Communication. Teamwork. Negotiation and persuasion. Problem solving. Leadership. Organisation. Perseverance and motivation.

What skills are employers looking for 2020?

10 Skills Employers are Looking for in 2020Complex Problem Solving. The ability to take on a complicated problem and work on solving it has become a high valued asset. Critical Thinking. Creativity. People Management. Coordinating With Others. Emotional Intelligence. Judgment and Decision-Making. Service Orientation.