Problem solving skills
Numeracy skills
Written and verbal communication skills (built up through essays, presentations and coursework during my time at school/college, and through replying to email queries during my office work placement)
Strong customer service skills (developed through retail work experience)
Excellent telephone manner (built up through work experience involving reception work and answering phones)
Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative
Ability to work well under pressure
I.T. skills including experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Punctuality and time-keeping (as displayed through good attendance when doing early shifts in a summer job)
Able to take on responsibility (given extra responsibilities at school in the form of co-ordinating school assemblies and clubs and helping out at lunchtime. Past babysitting work experience required being in a position of responsibility, as did being given extra responsibilities at school like helping out at lunchtime)
Good organisation, with attention to detail (organised a charity fundraising event)
Teamwork skills (worked well as part of a team in previous summer office experience)
Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills